Let’s get real: the narrative that Israel has instigated war with Iran while skirting serious consequences is nothing short of a diversion tactic used by the mainstream media. Outlets like CNN and MSNBC are masters at framing this conflict to paint Israel as the puppet master, pulling the strings while pretending to be the victim. You can practically hear their writers saying, “How can we twist this story to make Israel look like the bad guy?”

Here’s the kicker: CNN specifically has fallen over itself to portray Iran as the oppressed party, pushing a grand narrative that downplays Tehran’s own malign actions. Meanwhile, Fox News, in its usual fashion, teases out the notion that a “brave alliance” with Israel is the only way to curb Iranian aggression, but often forgets to mention the complexities of international diplomacy. It’s selective outrage, folks.

The truth is, both sides are playing an elaborate geopolitical game. But only one side gets consistently vilified while the other is portrayed as noble in its aim—never mind the hypocrisy of the moral high ground amidst a tangled web of alliances and enmities. The establishment’s goal? To keep us distracted and divided while they play their dangerous game with our lives, all for ratings and political gains.

So, catch on, America! Don’t swallow that spin wholesale. Think critically about who benefits from this tilted narrative and question why we aren’t seeing the complete picture in the so-called “news.”