US Sanctions Turkey Over Iran, Ignores Allies Doing Worse
The mainstream narrative focuses on Halkbank's alleged evasion of Iran sanctions, painting a picture of rogue nations defying U.S. financial muscle. What's often buried, or simply ignored, is the U.S. track record of sanctioning adversaries while conveniently overlooking similar or far more egregious actions by 'strategic partners.' One might ask, where are the trials for firms supporting Israeli
settlements, which are illegal under international law? Or the loud condemnation when countries violate human rights standards, unless it serves a specific geopolitical agenda? This isn't about upholding international law; it's about maintaining a hierarchical global order where some transgressions are prosecuted with zeal, and others are simply 'misunderstandings' with friends. The Supreme
Court's decision isn't a victory for justice, it's a reaffirmation of imperial prerogative. One wonders if similar zeal would be applied to countries that funnel billions to lobbyists in Capitol Hill.