Iranian Protests: The Attempt at another Imperial-backed “Color Revolution” by the West?

By David Starr

 

The term “color revolution” is supposed to describe a movement in which the West, especially the U.S. empire, call “peaceful” and “democratic.” The movement is portrayed as being “innocent” by the Western/U.S. media outlets, while its targets are portrayed as evil incarnate.

 

“Color revolutions” have had an array of support from, e.g., foundations that are, knowingly or not, used mainly for U.S. ultra-national interests. And there is a pattern that is similar in nature to these “revolutions.”    

 

There have been various imperial attempts by Western countries, led by the U.S. empire of course, in other areas where governments or regimes have had their own countries facing Western hostility and provocations because those governing are “enemies” of the U.S. empire in particular.

 

Now, there has been another one of those protests that are backed by the West’s imperial motives. Protests by a large number of Iranians have occurred recently where they have demanded regime change and reforms. The problem is that some of those protesters have been violent, killing members of the security forces and burning down government buildings. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been violence on the government’s side, but how was all this initiated? What are the root causes?

 

First, Iran does have a theocracy and when there is an entwinement of church/state power, the results are not pleasant sometimes. It is a contradiction to democracy, and socialism as well.

 

Second, since the Shah and his terrorist Savak security force was overthrown, the West, especially the U.S., have viewed Iran as an “evil enemy” since the Islamic revolution in 1979. As a result, decades of hostility and provocations have been meted out by the U.S. empire. While there was, and has been, repression in Iran, it may pale in comparison to the right-wing/fascist regimes supported by the U.S. in the Global South that have terrorized much of the populations they ruled or rule over.

 

In providing details about those among the Iranian protesters and Trump’s threats, journalist Ben Norton gives a revealing scenario on the Danny Haiphong Show.

 

On The Geopolitical Economy Report, Norton goes further in showing that the West is supporting the protesters. It’s the West’s scam about supporting “freedom” and “democracy” in Iran.

 

There are legitimate grievances among the protesters regarding economic instability and high inflation, but the West uses a consistent tactic in its reports on Iran. There are a lot of omissions of facts such the root causes of the economic troubles in Iran which are fueled by years of U.S. sanctions; but, overwhelmingly, this is not news for the Western media.

 

Iranians do have understandable fears of, on the one hand, the reaction of the Islamic government, and on the other, who would fill the void if there is regime change. What is particularly alarming is the threat of a void. Western and Israeli operatives apparently have given arms to some protesters. This is thus a call for a violent and destructive consequence if the West and Israel gets it way. It reflects the typical regime change script.

 

Further, who would fill the void if there is a change? No doubt, U.S.-backed elitist puppets who would be willing to sell out their country to the highest bidder; and the highest bidder would probably be the U.S. empire. Already, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the shah, has intentions of bringing back a monarchy, which is no better than a theocracy. Pahlavi would be the perfect puppet for U.S. imperialism. 

 

“Color Revolutions” are mainly an excuse for the West, and its clients, to turn a country into a market satellite. What legitimate grievances there are among the populations are overshadowed by the West’s ideological objectives. 

 

The U.S. empire is especially at fault for turning nations into economic basket cases. But the empire is in decline. Its thrashing about is an indication that the end is coming, but when is a good question.   

 

 

 



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