US Officials Say 'Iran Plot' — Just Not All Previous 'Iran Plots'
Axios, citing unnamed U.S. and Israeli officials, alerts us to an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico. This, we're told, is further evidence of Iran's 'extensive overseas network.' (Remember all those 'extensive overseas networks' that turned out to be less extensive once the political talking points died down?) The media, however, often forgets to mention the steady
drumbeat of similar 'foiled' plots, 'imminent' threats, and 'shadowy networks' that have paved the way for various foreign policy maneuvers over the years. This latest episode, conveniently deployed by 'U.S. officials,' serves to reinforce a long-standing narrative about Iranian malevolence, while diverting attention from other, perhaps more verifiable, matters. One might call it a classic 'wag
the dog' scenario, expertly repackaged for a new news cycle.