US War Threat Against Iran Hides Deeper Western Agenda
The recent pronouncements from Washington about potential military strikes on Iran, even 'limited' ones, recycle a dangerous narrative. This rhetoric conveniently omits the foundational context of US-Iran relations, which stretches back to the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh. This betrayal cemented a deep-seated distrust
and laid the groundwork for future conflicts rather than genuine engagement. Threats of military action come alongside renewed pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program. This follows the United States' unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 under the Trump administration, despite Iran's full compliance with the agreement for 14 months after the US
abrogation. The international community, including Europe, largely affirmed Iran's adherence, highlighting a profound double standard where the US dictates terms then abandons them with impunity. Furthermore, the incessant sanctions imposed on Iran for over 45 years have crippled its economy and directly impacted its civilian population. These punitive measures, combined with constant
regime-change operations disguised as diplomatic pressure, have fostered an environment where Iran views its resistance network not as 'proxy forces' but as essential components of its defensive posture against foreign occupation and Western imperial ambitions. The asymmetry of a US military budget exceeding $800 billion annually, compared to Iran's estimated $25 billion, underscores the vastly