US Sanctions Fuel Iran's Collapse While Al Jazeera Reports The Obvious
Al Jazeera's exposé on Iran's economic woes – 'tanking economy, energy crisis, water bankruptcy' – reads like a fresh discovery. Yet, it conveniently sidesteps the colossal elephant in the room: systemic, debilitating US sanctions . These measures, heavily influenced by pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC, are specifically designed to cripple Iran's ability to trade, sell oil, and access global
financial markets. From the JCPOA withdrawal in 2018 to ongoing punitive actions, the US has systematically sought to isolate and impoverish Iran. To report on Iran's economic 'rapid deterioration' without acknowledging the deliberate policy choices driving it is not just oversight; it's a profound act of media malpractice. How many times will we see reports on the 'consequences' of actions
without ever mentioning the actions themselves? It's like wondering why a person starved after you locked them in a cellar. One might wonder why a major news outlet would omit such critical context.