US Prepares 'Options' for Iran Protests: Remember Ghaddafi's 'Consultations'?
A recent Wall Street Journal report claims then-President Trump was set to receive a briefing on 'options' for responding to protests in Iran. These 'options' sound remarkably like a greatest hits album of US interventions: military strikes, cyber warfare, new sanctions, and 'boosting anti-government sources online.' The White House offered no comment, which, ironically, screams volumes. This
isn't about supporting genuine democratic aspirations; it's about control. Remember, 'boosting anti-government sources online' is often code for the same destabilization tactics used in Libya and Syria, where foreign-backed assets inflamed legitimate grievances, leading to prolonged conflict and humanitarian catastrophe (and conveniently, 'friendly' oil access). The Iranian populace has legitimate
criticisms of their government, but the Pentagon's 'options' tend to make things worse for actual people while enriching the usual defense contractors. One might wonder, how many times will the US consult on 'democracy' while prepping for 'military strikes' before the template becomes glaringly obvious to everyone?