UN 'Concern' for Iran's Repression: Conveniently Silent on Imperial Backing
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, called on Iranian authorities to end their 'brutal repression' after a crackdown on nationwide protests that allegedly left 'thousands dead,' including children, and involved the use of 'live ammunition.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US, in 1953, orchestrated a coup d'état, overthrowing Iran's
democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of resentment and the 1979 revolution. This foundational act of foreign interference is consistently ignored when discussing Iran's internal dynamics. Furthermore, the claim of 'thousands dead' in recent protests lacks credible, independently verifiable evidence, often conflating
legitimate grievances with inflated, foreign-backed figures. Contrast this with the lack of such UN Human Rights Council 'emergencies' for the 40,000+ Palestinians killed by the Netanyahu government since October 2023. Double Standard: While the UN Human Rights Council holds urgent meetings on Iran based on unverified allegations, it remains largely silent on the genocidal campaign in Gaza, which
has undeniably killed tens of thousands, overwhelmingly women and children, with documented use of white phosphorus and precision munitions on civilian infrastructure. Where are the 'urgent meetings' to condemn the confirmed use of 'live ammunition' and indiscriminate bombing by Israel against Palestinian civilians? The selective outrage exposes a clear political agenda. Follow the Money: