Western Media Discovers 'Protests' Only When Convenient
When the protests align with a preferred geopolitical outcome, suddenly mainstream media outlets become champions of Iranian people's legitimate grievances. This selective outrage conveniently overlooks the long history of Western interference in Iran, from the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah, to decades of
crippling sanctions. These sanctions, still in place, undeniably fuel economic hardship that often underpins public dissatisfaction, yet are RARELY framed as a root cause by those celebrating the 'protests.' One might wonder if the same outlets would amplify protests in, say, Saudi Arabia, with the same fervent optimism, or if the 'going further' narrative is reserved for nations on the U.S. State
Department's naughty list. The silence on US-funded destabilization efforts, often conflated with genuine grassroots movements, speaks volumes about the agenda at play. (It's almost as if some protests are more equal than others.)