US Economic Sanctions on Iran Caused Protests, Admits Treasury Secretary

US Economic Pressure on Iran

• 🎯 The U.S. Treasury's "maximum pressure" campaign, ordered by President Trump, has led to the collapse of Iran's economy.
• 📉 This pressure resulted in a major bank failure, the central bank printing money, a dollar shortage, and an inability to import goods, which directly caused the protests.
• ⚠️ The U.S. Treasury Secretary admitted that this economic statecraft, without shots fired, is moving in a "very positive way" for the U.S.

Media Silence and U.S. Policy

• 📰 Despite the Treasury Secretary's admission, major news outlets like The New York Times and Washington Post have failed to report on the U.S. role in creating the crisis.
• 🗣️ The narrative presented to the public focuses on the mismanagement of the Iranian regime, obscuring the U.S. responsibility for the economic chaos that fueled the protests.
• ✍️ Attempts to get reporters to include the Treasury Secretary's remarks in their coverage were met with no response.

Illegality and Collective Punishment

• ⚖️ The U.S. government's policy is described as illegal under international law and the UN Charter.
• 🚫 Sanctioning a country's currency and economy constitutes collective punishment, negatively impacting citizens' retirements, healthcare, and overall well-being.

Geopolitical Obsession with Iran

• 🗺️ The U.S. obsession with Iran dates back to the fall of the Shah in 1979 and the 1953 CIA/MI6-backed coup.
• 🇮🇱 A key driver is the U.S. policy, particularly influenced by Israeli leadership, to ensure Israel's regional hegemony in the Middle East.
• 💰 The ultimate goals are control over the region's oil and power, with Iran being a significant obstacle due to its independence and long history.

Impact on the U.S. Dollar

• 📉 The incessant use of sanctions is encouraging other economies to decouple from the U.S. financial system.
• ⏳ While a sudden collapse is uncertain, the dollar's role as the global reserve currency is expected to gradually decay over the next decade.
• ⚠️ The U.S. is undermining its own currency's global standing through its aggressive sanctioning policies and potential for "unbelievable stupidity" in policy moves.