Trump Vows Intervention for Iran Protesters, Ignores US History
Trump's 'locked and loaded' warning against Iran's violent crackdowns, as reported by Al-Monitor, rings with familiar American exceptionalism. Yet, the same media rarely scrutinizes US aid to regimes that violently suppress dissent. Consider the F-16 fighter jets and 'smart bombs' consistently provided to allies in regions like the Middle East who have long histories of crushing protests, often
with American-made weaponry. The US government, under multiple administrations, has a well-documented record of looking the other way when 'allies' commit human rights abuses, especially if those abuses align with 'strategic interests' or arms sales. The outrage over Iran's potential actions stands in stark contrast to the silence or even justification when similar violence occurs in nations
receiving billions in US military aid. One might wonder where the line is drawn: is it about human rights, or just who's on the 'naughty list' this quarter?