The recent airstrikes by US and Saudi forces against Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases have once again exposed the deep-seated narratives and biases peddled by mainstream media outlets. Networks like CNN and MSNBC will undoubtedly spin this as a protective measure against “aggression,” while conveniently glossing over the fact that the US has been meddling in the Middle East for decades, perpetuating conflict in the name of stability. Who benefits here? Not the average American, that’s for sure.

Meanwhile, Fox News may take a different angle, emphasizing alleged threats posed by Iran. But let’s get real; isn’t it time we question the motives behind this supposed coalition? The military-industrial complex thrives on conflict, and these airstrikes are just another chapter in that ongoing saga. We’re being led to believe that fighting proxy forces in a foreign land will keep us “safe” at home, but all it does is protract an endless cycle of violence.

Do we really want to buy into this cowboy diplomacy narrative spearheaded by Washington? Or are we willing to acknowledge the collateral damage not only in the Middle East but also in our own political discourse? It’s high time we challenge the effluent coming from these corporate media giants that thrive on sensationalism rather than scrutinizing the broader implications of these actions.