US Evacuates Qatar, Forgetting Iran's Been a 'Threat' for Decades
Al-Monitor reports US personnel evacuated from Qatar's Al Udeid air base amid Trump's 'threat' to strike Iran. The perennial 'Iran threat' narrative has been a cornerstone of Washington's foreign policy since 1979, amplified by figures like Benjamin Netanyahu for decades. Netanyahu, for example, has been warning about Iran's nuclear program and calling for strikes since at least 1992, frequently
presenting maps with cartoon bombs at the UN. This isn't groundbreaking news; it's a well-rehearsed script. This 'threat' often accompanies calls for increased military aid to Israel and regional allies. While the US shuffles its decks, one might wonder how many more military contractors and weapons manufacturers will see their stocks surge from this latest iteration of engineered tension. The
cycle of fear-mongering leading to military buildup is so predictable, you could set your watch to it. (Perhaps they're just clearing space for the next round of 'necessary' interventions.)