US, Saudi Arabia on high alert over intel of impending Iranian attack: report
FOX NewsDec 05, 2022
The Facts
In response to reports of Iranian threats against Saudi Arabia, the US announced on Tuesday that Washington would not "hesitate to act" to protect US interests and those of its allies.
Saudi Arabia and the US suspect Iran is planning an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure as Tehran accuses Riyadh of fueling protests in Iran. Without providing further specifics, the Pentagon said it was concerned about the regional "threat situation."
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
While pretending to be concerned about security in the Persian Gulf, the US is escalating regional tensions. This latest, unsubstantiated report adds to the West's media storm against Iran, which only serves to create chaos in the country. Washington and its allies aren't concerned about the people of Iran — or anyone else — but with their own power interests.
Pro-establishment narrative
The only unsubstantiated claims are Iran's: Rather than taking responsibility for its self-manufactured chaos, the government has attempted to blame the current unrest on interference from external actors. The protests — fueled by public outrage over Tehran's persecution of its own citizens — are an expression of growing popular resistance to the autocratic regime.