Iran’s Oil, American Greed, and the Continued Desire to Expand Western Imperialism: How the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis May Be Reborn

When Iran nationalized its oil in 1953, it committed the unforgivable sin of telling Western powers that its wealth belonged to its own people. That was never going to be tolerated by colonizers lusting to conquer Mideastern wealth. So in 1953, the United States and Great Britain helped crush Iran’s leadership within it’s sovereign and democratic nation, removed Mohammad Mossadegh (who was democratically elected) from power, jailed him, and propped up the Shah of Iran, a ruler many saw as an American puppet placed in Iran to protect foreign interests, not Iranian freedom.

For years, Iran lived under that arrangement, with its resources and future tied to the demands of outside powers. Then in 1979, the pressure finally exploded. The Iranian people revolted and Revolution came, the Shah fell, and 66 American hostages were initially taken (14 of those hostages were African-American and were released by the Iranians). But that hostage crisis did not come out of nowhere. it didn’t start at the front gate of the U.S. Embassy. It came out of years of foreign interference, control, and the bitterness that grows when a nation and it’s indigenous people are denied the right to truly govern themselves.

This is the part that Western Media and powerful Zionist has never wanted said too loudly. Instead, our Zionist controlled media has always painted the Iranians, those of Mideastern ethnicity, and just about any foreign civilization resisting and refusing to bow to Western Imperialism, as terrorist or fanatical. It’s not difficult to see how America’s enemies are always other countries with vast resources imperative to Western interest. They are always the bad guys while America never paints herself as the bully.

More importantly. the struggle over Iran has never just been about diplomacy, peace, or security. It has always been about oil, power, and who gets to control both (the old Imperial playbook mirroring the colonization of other mineral and natural resource enriched nations). The rich and the Western elite have been chasing the control over Iranian resources ever since Iran tried to take its own wealth back. What we are seeing today is not some new conflict. It is the continuation of an old one, rooted in greed, impirialism, and the refusal to let Iran stand fully on its own.

Let the record be told clearly, plainly, and pray that the lives of young serviceman won’t fall as ponds in a war rooted in the pursuit of wealth by the Western Imperialist.

I’m Journalist David B. Adams

The People’s Champion Blog

David Adams

David B. Adams grew up in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore's southeast district and is his parent's youngest child. He experienced pervasive poverty, which taught him humility and compassion for the plight of others. His exposure to violence and gritty urban life were some of his early lessons of life's many hardships. Adams credits the upheavals he endured during his conformity with helping to shape the foundation of his outlook and perspectives on society. With a steadfast commitment to giving voice to the voiceless, Adams is a journalist, crime writer, and blogger renowned for tireless investigative journalism and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. As founder and administrator of The People's Champion, Adams sheds light on critical social issues, championing the rights of: - Homeless individuals - Victims of violent crime and their families - Wrongfully convicted individuals - Missing and exploited children; Additionally, he is a seasoned investigative reporter, Adams has earned recognition for relentless pursuit of truth and justice. With a strong national and global focus, on inspiring meaningful change and crucial conversations impacting all of humanity.

More Posts - Website

Follow Me:

When Iran nationalized its oil in 1953, it committed the unforgivable sin of telling Western powers that its wealth belonged to its own people. That was never going to be tolerated by colonizers lusting to conquer Mideastern wealth. So in 1953, the United States and Great Britain helped crush Iran’s leadership within it’s sovereign and democratic nation, removed Mohammad Mossadegh (who was democratically elected) from power, jailed him, and propped up the Shah of Iran, a ruler many saw as an American puppet placed in Iran to protect foreign interests, not Iranian freedom.

For years, Iran lived under that arrangement, with its resources and future tied to the demands of outside powers. Then in 1979, the pressure finally exploded. The Iranian people revolted and Revolution came, the Shah fell, and 66 American hostages were initially taken (14 of those hostages were African-American and were released by the Iranians). But that hostage crisis did not come out of nowhere. it didn’t start at the front gate of the U.S. Embassy. It came out of years of foreign interference, control, and the bitterness that grows when a nation and it’s indigenous people are denied the right to truly govern themselves.

This is the part that Western Media and powerful Zionist has never wanted said too loudly. Instead, our Zionist controlled media has always painted the Iranians, those of Mideastern ethnicity, and just about any foreign civilization resisting and refusing to bow to Western Imperialism, as terrorist or fanatical. It’s not difficult to see how America’s enemies are always other countries with vast resources imperative to Western interest. They are always the bad guys while America never paints herself as the bully.

More importantly. the struggle over Iran has never just been about diplomacy, peace, or security. It has always been about oil, power, and who gets to control both (the old Imperial playbook mirroring the colonization of other mineral and natural resource enriched nations). The rich and the Western elite have been chasing the control over Iranian resources ever since Iran tried to take its own wealth back. What we are seeing today is not some new conflict. It is the continuation of an old one, rooted in greed, impirialism, and the refusal to let Iran stand fully on its own.

Let the record be told clearly, plainly, and pray that the lives of young serviceman won’t fall as ponds in a war rooted in the pursuit of wealth by the Western Imperialist.

I’m Journalist David B. Adams

The People’s Champion Blog

David Adams

David B. Adams grew up in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore's southeast district and is his parent's youngest child. He experienced pervasive poverty, which taught him humility and compassion for the plight of others. His exposure to violence and gritty urban life were some of his early lessons of life's many hardships. Adams credits the upheavals he endured during his conformity with helping to shape the foundation of his outlook and perspectives on society. With a steadfast commitment to giving voice to the voiceless, Adams is a journalist, crime writer, and blogger renowned for tireless investigative journalism and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. As founder and administrator of The People's Champion, Adams sheds light on critical social issues, championing the rights of: - Homeless individuals - Victims of violent crime and their families - Wrongfully convicted individuals - Missing and exploited children; Additionally, he is a seasoned investigative reporter, Adams has earned recognition for relentless pursuit of truth and justice. With a strong national and global focus, on inspiring meaningful change and crucial conversations impacting all of humanity.

More Posts - Website

Follow Me:

Posted in Featured