US-Israeli War Games: The Familiar Drumbeat of Iran 'Threat'
📰 THE STORY: US CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper met with Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir in Bahrain to discuss regional security cooperation and preparations for potential military action against Iran, ostensibly due to rising tensions. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'Iran threat' narrative isn't new. For decades, the US and Israeli governments have peddled the same line. In
1953, the CIA orchestrated a coup to overthrow Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh because he nationalized Iran's oil. This destabilized the region and installed the Shah's repressive regime, whose eventual overthrow led to the Islamic Revolution. Since at least 2002, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is 'months away' from developing a nuclear weapon, a
claim that has never materialized, even as US intelligence agencies have publicly disagreed. This consistent fear-mongering provides pretext for military buildup and sanctions. Double Standard: Western media routinely portrays Iran's military activities as inherently destabilizing, while ignoring the massive US military presence across the Middle East, its hundreds of bases, and its active
involvement in conflicts. For example, when Iran conducts military drills, it's 'provocative.' When the US and Israeli militaries conduct joint exercises off Iran's coast, it's 'defensive cooperation.' Furthermore, Israel's own undeclared nuclear arsenal and its consistent refusal to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty are rarely critiqued with the same fervor as Iran's nuclear program.