US War Drums to Iran: Same Old Song, Different Composer
📰 THE STORY: The Hill's article discusses how Trump's 'massive armada' near Iran in the past mirrors military buildups in the Caribbean, hinting at continuous US military readiness and 'options' concerning perceived threats in different regions, specifically Iran. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This framing ignores six decades of US-orchestrated destabilization in Iran,
beginning with the 1953 CIA coup that overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and paving the way for the 1979 revolution. The US then armed Saddam Hussein in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, contributing to a million casualties, only to pivot to demonizing Iran post-Saddam. For 22 years, figures like Benjamin Netanyahu have repeatedly claimed Iran is
'months' from a nuclear weapon, starting as early as 2002. It's a perpetually moving goalpost. Double Standard: The Hill elevates US military posturing as a legitimate response to 'threats,' while consistently ignoring or downplaying US military aggression, resistance against imperialisms, and direct interventions across the globe. Imagine a headline about 'Iran's massive armada' in the Gulf of
Mexico as 'options' against perceived US threats – the outrage would be palpable, yet the hypocrisy passes unnoticed. The focus is always on containing 'adversaries' while US global military presence (800+ bases) is normalized. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex thrives on perceived threats. Escalations, real or imagined, translate directly into staggering profits for defense