Oh, here we go again! Turkey’s leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is out there waving his arms, accusing Israel of sabotaging the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. This allegation begs the question: Is anyone actually surprised? Corporate media outlets like CNN and MSNBC are probably salivating over the drama, but let’s break this down without the rose-tinted glasses they love to wear.

Let’s face facts—Erdoğan’s accusations are a classic case of deflection. Instead of owning up to Turkey’s own geopolitical games, he’s taking the spotlight off his administration’s issues by blaming Israel. This isn’t just a “he said, she said” spat; it’s a tactic to solidify his power domestically while stirring the pot internationally. You can already hear CNN’s talking heads promoting outrage, framing Turkey as the victim in this narrative. Meanwhile, Fox News is likely to pump up the fear factor, presenting Israel as the aggressor trying to disrupt the supposed peace that the U.S. is facilitating. Newsflash: Both are selling you misleading narratives that ignore the complicated history of the region.

The sad irony is that these outlets will push what’s sensational over what’s substantive. Real readers, real citizens—you need to take a step back and ask: Who benefits from this framing? Spoiler alert: Not you!