US Raids Highlight 'Democracy' — Just Not For Venezuela or Iran
ABC News notes 'protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela.' What’s notably absent is any critical analysis of why nations like Iran and Venezuela might be wary of U.S. actions. Washington's long history of intervention, from orchestrating coups in Iran (1953) to continuous sanctions and destabilization efforts against Venezuela, provides ample reason for 'wariness.' The
'raid' in question appears to be a veiled reference to economic warfare and regime change efforts, not a simple arrest operation. Perhaps Iran’s 'wary' posture has less to do with their internal protests and more with the demonstrated US penchant for installing preferred regimes abroad. One might wonder if the U.S. genuinely seeks stability, or if 'democracy promotion' is merely code for securing
geopolitical interests that align with the military-industrial complex. After all, stability for them often means instability for us, unless you're selling arms.