US Sanctions Iran & Venezuela for 'Reckless Proliferation,' Cites Self in Mirror
The US Department of Treasury, apparently with a straight face, accuses Tehran and Caracas of ‘reckless proliferation of deadly weapons’ via drone sales. This from the nation that just approved a $100 billion defense spending bill ( HR 8070, FY2025 NDAA ), funneling high-tech weaponry, including F-35s and sophisticated drones, to regimes like Saudi Arabia and the Israeli government – a government
currently under investigation for potential war crimes. One might wonder if the mirrors in Washington are just exceptionally dusty, or perhaps selectively reflective. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US accounts for 40% of global arms exports. When Washington points fingers at 'reckless proliferation,' it’s a masterclass in projection. The 'deadly
weapons' are only a problem when they're not branded 'Made in USA,' or, more importantly, when they're not being sold to US allies engaged in controversial military actions. The irony isn't just rich; it's a multi-billion dollar arms deal.