Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz isn’t just a geopolitical maneuver; it’s a blatant message. When the U.S. and Israel decide to launch attacks, you can bet mainstream media like CNN and MSNBC are there to spin it as “justified defense” rather than a reckless escalation. Their cozy relationship with the military-industrial complex seeks to paint this conflict in a rosy light, as if we’re on some noble mission. They ignore the real consequences for everyday people in Iran, who are caught in this crossfire.

Meanwhile, outlets like Fox News will spin the narrative even further, rallying their base with slogans about “freedom” while downplaying the fact that such “freedom” often leads to escalating tensions and risks dragging us into another endless war. It’s incredible how they can pivot from calling out government overreach in one breath to championing military intervention in the next.

But let’s call a spade a spade—this isn’t about your safety or the innocents in Iran. It’s about power plays and profit margins. News networks are complicit, spreading the same sanitized narratives that justify aggressive actions without adequately addressing the human costs. By framing the situation as a simple dichotomy of “us vs. them,” they ignore the complex realities on the ground. They want you to stay angry, scared, and dependent on the state, rather than questioning why we’re here in the first place.