The chaos unfolding in the Middle East, particularly the US strikes on Iran, is a potent reminder of how corporate media like CNN and MSNBC cherry-pick their narratives to fit an establishment agenda. They’ll lead you to believe these strikes are somehow justifiable corrections in the grand chess game of geopolitics, but let’s be real: this is war propaganda wrapped in a velvet glove. Trump’s announcement of a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait isn’t merely an economic maneuver; it’s a declaration of financial war aimed at escalating tensions. Meanwhile, liberal networks are more interested in focusing on Trump’s erratic behavior than critically analyzing the implications of this blockade.

Where’s the investigative journalism exposing the long-term consequences of pushing Iran into a corner? Instead, outlets like Fox News are celebrating Trump’s moves with flag-waving fervor while ignoring any dissenting voices. They’re feeding their audience a diet of fear and aggression. It’s about ratings, not integrity.

This is not just a Middle Eastern issue; it’s a reflection of how we engage with the world. You can bet the same networks condemning Russia’s actions will tacitly support the US in ratcheting up its military might, employing double standards that are as transparent as glass. Whether you’re on the left screaming about imperialism or the right cheering on America’s “leadership,” both sides miss the underlying truth: blind nationalism and corporate interests are driving these decisions.