US Bolsters Bases Abroad While Public Focuses on Phantom Threats
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream outlets report US military bases are being 'bolstered' and flights resumed amidst 'Iran tensions,' implying a defensive posture in response to an aggressive Tehran. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has been actively destabilizing Iran since 1953 when the CIA overthrew its democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh to protect British
oil interests. Decades of sanctions, arming Saddam Hussein in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war, and constant threats of military action define this 'tension,' not the other way around. Netanyahu's government, a close US ally, has been falsely claiming Iran is 'months away from a nuke' since 2002, a claim repeated every few years without ever materializing to justify this very military posture. Double
Standard: The US maintaining and expanding over 800 military bases worldwide, many in West Asia, is framed as a necessary measure for 'security.' Yet, any defensive military developments by nations like Iran are immediately branded 'aggressive' and a threat to regional stability. Imagine the global outcry if Iran established bases off the coast of Florida, citing 'US tensions.' Follow the Money:
The military-industrial complex profits hand over fist from manufactured tensions. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing consistently report record profits. For instance, Lockheed Martin’s net sales were $67.6 billion in 2023. These 'tensions' provide an endless pretext for arms sales, Pentagon budgets, and deployments that enrich shareholders and politically connected contractors.