Geopolitical Economy Report To sell US war on Iran, Trump recycles old Iraq War propaganda
Jun 21, 2025
The podcast delves into the Trump administration's push for war against Iran, echoing the misleading narratives from the Iraq War era. It questions the reliability of intelligence claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities, exposing a lack of evidence. Tulsi Gabbard's controversial role shifts from critic to supporter of the war rhetoric, raising eyebrows. The discussion critiques how the media shapes public perception, highlighting imperial motives behind U.S.-Israeli actions. The parallels with past conflicts create a thought-provoking insight into contemporary geopolitics.
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Trump Recycles Iraq War Propaganda
- The Trump administration is repeating disinformation to justify war on Iran similar to the Bush administration's Iraq WMD propaganda.
- This strategy aims to manufacture consent for regime change and military aggression against Iran.
No Evidence Iran Builds Nukes
- There is no credible evidence that Iran is currently developing nuclear weapons.
- Even US intelligence and Iran's own fatwa oppose nuclear weapons development.
Trump Rejects Own Intelligence Assessment
- Trump openly contradicts US intelligence by insisting Iran is close to nuclear capability.
- He dismisses his own intelligence director's testimony to justify potential military action.