The U.S. and Iran: Empire, Nuclear Threats, and the Illusion of a "Rules-Based Order"
The U.S. doesn’t seek a nuclear-free Iran—it seeks a submissive Iran. A puppet government in Tehran. A vassal state that bends to Washington’s will.
For decades, nations have pursued nuclear programs—some peaceful, some ambiguous, and others outright weaponized. Iran is one such case. But to understand Tehran’s calculations, we must look at the lessons it learned from its neighbors.
Iran watched as Iraq was invaded, Libya was dismantled, and North Korea—through its nuclear arsenal—deterred a similar fate. The message was clear: without leverage, you are vulnerable.
The JCPOA and the American Double Game
In 2015, Iran agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal signed even by the U.S., imposing strict limits on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. But Benjamin Netanyahu despised the agreement—and by 2018, he had successfully lobbied Donald Trump to torch it.
Since then, the drums of war have grown louder.
Recently, Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader demanding the abandonment of its nuclear, ballistic missile, and drone programs. The implicit ultimatum? Comply, or face consequences. But what does the U.S. really want?
The Empire Playbook: Submission or War
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about nonproliferation. It’s about control.
The U.S. doesn’t seek a nuclear-free Iran—it seeks a submissive Iran. A puppet government in Tehran. A vassal state that bends to Washington’s will.
I’m not here to defend Iran’s government. But let’s call this what it is: imperial bullying. The U.S. operates in the Middle East not as a neutral actor but as an empire—harassing, blackmailing, and threatening any state or group that refuses obedience.
"Submit, and we’ll deal with you. Resist, and we’ll destroy you."
Is this the posture of a "peace president"? Or is it the posture of a leader beholden to the military-industrial complex, Big Tech investors, and Netanyahu’s long-standing dream of reshaping the Middle East?
The Neocon Endgame: Total Hegemony
Netanyahu’s vision is no secret. A Middle East pacified through endless war—Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine—culminating in Iran’s submission. The goal? Absolute U.S.-Israeli dominance.
This isn’t peace. It’s imperial domination under the guise of "stability." A zero-sum game where only Washington and its allies win.
The Hypocrisy of the "Rules-Based Order"
We’re told we live under a "rules-based international system." But in reality, the rules are written by those with the biggest guns—and the most nukes.
Take Israel: over 200 nuclear warheads, never signed the NPT, yet faces no sanctions. Meanwhile, Iran—subject to the most brutal sanctions—is constantly threatened for even potentially pursuing a weapon.
So let me ask: Why not demand the denuclearization of the entire region—including Israel?
Is that too much to ask?
Or are some empires—and their client states—simply above the law?
The U.S. and Israel’s Escalation Playbook: War, Hegemony, and the Crushing of Resistance
While the world watches Gaza, a quieter but equally dangerous escalation is unfolding. In Lebanon, rocket launchers from the 1996 and 2006 era have suddenly reappeared—odd, given that Hezbollah has far more advanced systems today. The obvious conclusion? Someone else is trying to restart a war.
And the prime beneficiary? Benjamin Netanyahu.
With Hezbollah’s leadership decimated and Syria’s regime changed, cutting off its weapons supply, Netanyahu sees an opportunity to finish the job. Meanwhile, the U.S. is bombing Yemen—not to protect shipping, but to force open the Red Sea for Israeli vessels. The Pentagon’s strategy? The same as Israel’s in Gaza and Lebanon: mass civilian casualties to eliminate a handful of fighters.
Sound familiar? It should. This is the Dahiya Doctrine—Israel’s post-2006 blueprint for total war against civilian infrastructure, designed to break resistance by making survival unbearable.
And now, the U.S. and Israel are pushing this brutality to new extremes.
The Endgame: A Middle East Under Total Submission
The calculus in Washington and Tel Aviv is clear:
Crush Yemen into submission, no matter the civilian cost.
Launch a second war on Hezbollah, weakening it further while pro-U.S. factions in Lebanon seize power.
Expel Palestinians from Gaza—to Somalia, Sudan, or Syria—completing the ethnic cleansing.
And who’s enabling this? Saudi Arabia and the UAE. They see Iran as a rival, but more importantly, they see U.S. dominance as profitable. Billions in investments matter more than Palestinian lives.
Iran’s Impossible Choice: Surrender or War
Iran now faces a brutal dilemma:
Accept U.S. demands, abandon its nuclear and missile programs, and watch its regional influence collapse—effectively admitting the Islamic Revolution failed.
Or fight, risking total economic destruction, even if it inflicts heavy costs on the U.S.
But here’s the catch: If Iran negotiates, the regime’s legitimacy crumbles. Why have a "resistance" government if it bows to America? Yet if it fights, the people may revolt from sheer deprivation.
The clock is ticking. With Iran’s currency in freefall and internal dissent rising, the risk of war grows by the day.
America’s Global Bullying: From the Middle East to the Arctic
The U.S. doesn’t just threaten Iran—it bullies its own allies. This week, JD Vance went to Greenland and told Denmark:
"You’ve failed Greenland. The U.S. will protect it instead."
Translation: We want Greenland.
The excuse? "Russia might attack!" But the U.S. is already cooperating with Russia in Ukraine. If Moscow were really a threat, why not work together in the Arctic too?
The truth? America doesn’t need logic—it has power. And it uses that power to meddle, invade, and dominate, while its own citizens suffer from:
Homelessness
Bankrupting healthcare
Crumbling infrastructure
The hypocrisy is staggering. "Rules-based order" for thee, but not for me.
Final Thought: Who Really Runs the World?
The U.S. and Israel aren’t fighting for security—they’re fighting for total control. And they’ll burn entire nations to get it.
But empires fall when they overreach.
Will this be their moment of collapse?
Or will the world keep bowing to the bully?