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Western media whitewashes deadly riots in Iran, relying on US govt-funded regime change NGOs (thegrayzone.com)
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As deadly riots burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, turning instead to US government-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of authorizing renewed US attacks.

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[–] mrdown@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I am not debating people legitimate demands in Iran. I am saying that media should also report that foreign interference exists and literal israeli agents are already there fueling violence to make Iran a failed state

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I agree with you but I don't think this article is a good faith effort to report on the complicated situation there. You can tell because they're shedding crocodile tears over armed enforcers of the state being fought against in legitimate community defense. Actions they would be celebrating in other countries. That's all I'm saying.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

What the Iran truly needs is a power vacuum without cops so it becomes Lybia and Syria.

[–] Tuuktuuk@kbin.melroy.org -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am not debating people legitimate demands in Iran.

You aren't. The linked article is.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

The Iranians demand relief from crippling US sanctions.