US Calls Iranian Protests 'Riot' While Funding Israeli Massacres
Al-Monitor's reporting on Iran’s judiciary chief promising no leniency for 'rioters' (while allowing 'demonstrations') highlights a familiar narrative: the tyrannical state vs. its brave populace. Yet, conspicuously absent is the historical context of how the US, under President Trump (who 'warned' Iran), has consistently equipped and defended allies like Israel as they conduct operations that
would be decried as 'massacres' if committed by official adversaries. The US continues to provide billions in military aid, including advanced weaponry, to governments with documented histories of disproportionate force against protestors and civilians. One might wonder where President Trump’s stern warnings were when Netanyahu's government repeatedly used live ammunition against unarmed
Palestinian protestors during the Great March of Return, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. How many 'rioters' does it take for a US condemnation to stick, or does that only apply to nations not receiving massive US military packages? It seems some 'riots' are more equal than others, especially when they don't involve a convenient pretext for regime change.