US Criticism of Iran’s Naval Drills: South Africa Acts Swiftly, Yemen Starves Quietly
The US government, which routinely conducts naval operations globally and supplies weapons for internationally condemned conflicts (see: Yemen, where US-backed Saudi-led coalition blockades have caused widespread famine, a fact rarely highlighted by mainstream outlets like ABC), expressed 'concerns' over South Africa engaging with Iran. This sudden urgency to 'investigate' highlights a stark
hypocrisy: Washington's protests are selectively amplified by media and international bodies. (One might wonder how many 'investigations' were launched into Saudi Arabia's naval blockade in Yemen, enabled by US refueling and intelligence, when famine warnings became a routine headline.) This isn't about international law; it's about control. The same US that just greenlit another $14 billion in
aid to one of its key allies, overriding Congress, now dictates who sovereign nations can drill with. The speed at which South Africa bows to this 'criticism' speaks volumes about the enduring imbalance of global power, where 'international norms' often mean 'US demands.'