US hostility toward Iran is such a deeply ingrained aspect of policy that any sign of doing something nice, like the reports earlier this week that Trump didn’t want to attack Iran outright during the coronavirus because he thought the world would be critical, is inevitably followed by a litany of hostile, and in some cases downright spiteful statements by the administration.
So with Iranians still dying from coronavirus at a high rate, officials insisted the suggestion of easing sanctions was quickly rejected, with the US adding that the coronavirus “won’t save you” from the sanctions, and that the US absolutely wouldn’t consider any relief.
US Special Envoy Brian Hook added that if Iran was having trouble they should’ve spent more on health care instead of billions on war. That’s probably not going to ring well domestically in the US, given how much more the US has been spending on war by comparison. In retrospect, major US cities are almost certainly wishing they had more health infrastructure and fewer wars.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo falsely claimed that the US sanctions don’t impact humanitarian aid for Iran. This is based on US laws technically including a waiver for humanitarian aid, so by design they aren’t under sanctions. In practice, however, banking sanctions make all trade, including aid shipments, much more difficult. On top of that, trying to buy things like medical equipment is also sanctions, and not considered humanitarian aid even though it would have a big impact on the health care systems.
With the US looking to use the virus to make public digs at the Iranians, Iran’s Deputy Health Minister also noted the trouble the US is also having with coronavirus, suggesting that Iran stands ready to help the US get its virus under control.
Iran was one of the first nations hit hard by the pandemic, and sanctions have made it difficult for them to get things under control. The US clearly has no interest in helping Iran keep things contained, but as the crisis in the US grows, sticking it to Iran may seem lower priority.
When you are the greatest terrorist nation on earth (the US), you simply crap on everyone, regardless of how horrible their situation already is. Look at what we did to Iraq after the first Gulf War. We went in and destroyed their entire civilian infrastructure – a complete violation of the Geneva Conventions WE AGREED TO – then banned them from even getting simple chlorine bleach to keep their water safe to drink. The result – 1.5MILLION dead Iraqi men, women, and children….but the daughter of Satan, Madeline Albright, said on 60 minutes that “it was worth it.” Why should we expect that anything has changed, just because the figurehead on the throne has changed?
Well I mean look what Saddam did with all the chemicals Dems and Repubs bought him during the Iran/Iraq war with money stolen from us tax payers… Couldn’t go letting him get his hands on chlorine after that.
Only people who think changing the figurehead did anything are the TDS-1, TDS-2 infected folks.
“TDS-1, TDS-2”
Peas in a pod. Birds of a feather. Two sides of the same coin.
I wish I could give you a 1/2 upvote for paragraph 1, with 1/2 down for paragraph 2. Supremeborg is right – BOTH worthless wings of the bird of prey actively supported getting rid of Saddam with the belief that something better would come along. They vote in support of the killing machine believing that BS in EVERY worthless and immoral war we engage in….which is ALL OF THEM!!!!
1 – Trump is Hitler, 2 – Trump is the Avatar of God on this Earth.
Had a girl in my US history course ask if Jefferson was a Democrat or a Republican, at the time thought it was mind numbing that after 2 weeks of the subject she still couldn’t understand that the Republicans and Democrats were not always fixtures, that Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and it was Federalists across the isle. Now I find it funny cause the Democratic-Republican party is alive and well, just with utter Monopoly, and about none of the principles.
You must have read Miguel Serrano. He believe Hitler was an avatar and wrote a book on it. Also, Savitri Devi as well.
Afraid I’ve never heard of either
Check it out. I think both authors may have a PDF on the web.
Please don’t equate the Democratic-Republican party of Jefferson with the globalist/AIPAC owned Demopulbicans/Republicrats of today. Jefferson’s party was one of many organized voices pushing for limited government, and increased freedom and liberty (slavery aside). Today, that is exactly the opposite of what the two-faced war party is about, and only the Libertarians and Constitution party folks promote the ideas of freedom and liberty anymore (along with many independent voices of course).
It was mostly under Reagan that Saddam acquired chemical weapons and used them.
Murder and Mayhem continue courtesy of the terrorist Nation -The United States Of America – which should be renamed – The United States Of Anakie
The Chinese are giving Iran all the COVID 19 test kits and treatment necessities they need… FOR FREE! So much for US sanctions.
The USA should be sanctioned by China immediately. They currently produce 90% of our pharmaceuticals. They could also dump our treasury notes in a heartbeat. All is fair in love and war, capitalist pig.
“They could also dump our treasury notes in a heartbeat.”
While this would temporarily cause economic hardship in America, it would finally end the Empire and leave most of the world better off.
God, has it gotten this bad, such that I am relieved by even a moderate statement of restraint by the Trump administration, only to be followed days later by a dose of reality?
The US is a superpower in cruelty and evilness.
Trump didn’t want to attack Iran outright during the coronavirus because he thought the world would be critical
Sure, that and the certainty of a massive retaliation visited upon all US troops in the region… Iran’s defence budget is money well spent.
Bill Clinton and his sanctions were responsible for the deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children. Madeleine Albright said that it was worth it. We dropped a atom bomb on basically a Christian community in Japan. The same bomb killed American POWs. It was worth it, right? There is a reason we do not want to support any world court that brings charges of crimes against humanity.
Should I really be surprised when the US displays ever more evil and depraved, psychotic behaviour?
US sadistic “exceptiionalism”.
This is not the administration the people voted for, and neither was Obamas in the past. There’s an evil agenda linked to Zionist Israel with the US as their lackeys in government. As long as Zionist lobbies shell out to buy politicians, the agenda will continue on towards WWIII. US blood and tax funds will be used by Bibi’s strumpets in Wash. to destroy Iran, because what Bibi wants, Bibi gets.
Iran is getting plenty of support from a host of nations world wide.
Washington’s sanctions are not affecting the Covid-19 contagion there.
Let us see. Highly infectious virus coming, clear as it could be. What were we doing? Preparing public health response, educating population? No, we were busy ramping up tensions with Iran. But public was not in the mood. Democratic establishment — as much itching for the war — had to play act controlling Trump on Iran. All good. Except not good.
With money matters troubling the troubled oligarchy souls, not having a war, and not daring to start one with pesky whining populace threatening to upend another electoral cycle, what is to do?
A tiny virus. Something that can get out of control fast. So, just wait for it. Big Mouth Johnson let slip the plan only democracies can come up with.
Let the old and feeble die, and get herd immunity for the rest. But elites quickly circled the wagons, snd the biggest pretend action was on! Limit testing, claim shortage of testing kits, claim it is criminal to waste gloves and masks on test, they are needed in hospitals, open drive thru testing, just to close it in hours. Open next day, close quick — the onerous “testing capacity” at fault this time.
No problem, says top NY Health Official, no more useless testing — if you are sick, stay home and infect your family, grocery store cashier, pharmacy stocking clerk, your neighbor walking a dog, bank teller. Now we are overwhelmed, so herd immunity — here we come. Like Italy, it will be so sad.
So, here is the delicious crisis — how to make most of it. Washington federalizing national guard, monetary adjustments, some long time planned reforms? A war or two?
Not a clue. But too much effort went into doing nothing to switch to lockdowns when out of control, to make sense.
No clue what it can be — but we will come out of this very different country then we were coming in.
At 5000 tests per day, it would take 64 years to test the entire UK population, it is just farcical.
Texe Marrs had a theory. It regarded demon possesion in the upper reaches of government.
https://www.texemarrs.com/052014/matrix_of_gog.htm
Even if they are not technically “possessed,” many of those at the top, and, for that matter, all of us, appear to be influenced by Satan (or whatever evil power there is), with most of those at the top influenced the most. I can’t think of anything that would be more the work of an evil power than the warfare state. Fortunately we are also influenced by good forces, with many of those at the top influenced the least. The problem is, our rulers control 99% of society, and are not about to give up their power, even in the midst of an absolute disaster. Indeed, the worse things get, the more they feel “needed,” and the more power they crave.
“Coronavirus Won’t Save You From Sanctions”. Why not? Iran is not a threat. The US policy towards Iran is profoundly evil. Where is the American politician who says anything about it? Answer: nowhere. Why? Because they are ALL afraid of the MIC lobby.
Trump has shown that he is eminently unqualified and mentally unprepared to carry out the duties and responsibilities of President of the United States. The mere fact that his incompetent administration, with full support of the war-mongering, Zionist inspired Mike Pompeo will impose more sanctions on Iran is utterly ludicrous, criminal and outrageous. In these times, the USA should be a world leader and not respond to the AIPAC-sponsored demands to punish Iran.
The US shows the world that we are mean spirited, narrow minded and vicious at times when we are supposed to help each other. Twenty Fifth Amendment is due and it’s time to clean the Trump swamp.
Iran should be easily able to contain and control COVID-19. That they are not, suggests massaged numbers to create a sense of crisis or governing incompetence.
The exchange between the U.S. and Iranian governments is Tweedle Dee versus Tweedle Dum, neither giving Tweedle Doo about the real health of the Iranian people.
Ira.n will remember this gesture of good will for next time.