crazy seeing how mainstream media portrays the u.s. as the "good guy" and the middle east as the "bad guys" when it seems quite the opposite
Iran has long insisted it never pursued nuclear weapons — but comments from a former senior official cast doubt on that claim.
In April 2022, Ali Motahari, former Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, admitted that the country’s nuclear program originally aimed to develop a bomb. “If we had managed to keep it secret and conduct a nuclear test, the matter would have been settled,” he said. “Once we had started, we should have seen it through to the end.”
The interviewer, taken aback, asked whether such a statement might jeopardize ongoing negotiations.
Motahari replied dismissively: “No one pays attention to what I say.”
https://blossom.primal.net/c30c3addab8a7b0a63742bd8367d877f082b980d22d876dad4c4097363fea2c7.mp4
Discussion
Much of this perception may stem from centuries of conflict between the Islamic world and the Christian West. The Crusades, the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula, and even modern colonization helped build a narrative where the 'other' — especially the Islamic world — is seen as a threat. This still influences how the media and politics portray these regions today.
It’s really important to question narratives — both from the West and the East. No country has a spotless record, and 'good' and 'evil' are often more political constructs than absolute truths. What Motahari said raises serious questions about Iran’s transparency.