[Wytwwww]

> with western countries also openly declaring their intent to destabilize Iran

As opposed to standing idly by when the regime 'stabilizes' the country by murdering thousands of people? It's well past the stage where non violent protest or resistance stopped being a viable option..

[pydry]

>As opposed to standing idly by when the regime 'stabilizes' the country by murdering thousands of people?

Do you demand an invasion of Israel? Because your moral principles seem to demand an invasion and subjugation of Israel.

[JumpCrisscross]

> your moral principles seem to demand an invasion and subjugation of Israel

There is absolutely no requirement for consistency in geopolitics. Advocating for a position on e.g. Gaza or Iran isn't undermined because that person isn't expending equal efforts on injustice in another theatre.

[justsomehnguy]

Dear American, kindly solve your own internal issues first and then - maybe - you can talk on how to "help" some other countries on the literal other side of the world TYM.

[jazz9k]

I'm cool with that. Let them fight their own battles...but also don't ever ask or expect the US to help.

The problem with your stance is that too many people want it both ways: They don't want the US to intervene, but then also want support in terms of money and special treatment for people emigrating from these countries (and blame the US for the deaths that occur for a terrible government).

[santoshalper]

Not really. We absolutely have the option to let things play out in Iran and refuse to intervene. There are many regimes in Africa that are as bad or worse than Iran. We seem to have little interest in "regime change" there. You should think about why not.

[Wytwwww]

Well it's not black and white. Sometimes doing the right thing even if you have ulterior motives is better than doing nothing.

Africa is tricky due to historical reasons, though. Any western power that would intervene there without the explicit invitation of the local government would be accused of neo-colonialism etc.

[mupuff1234]

Because those countries are not trying to become a global power, with potential nuclear weapon, ICBM and drone capabilities along with a strategic location?

And all while making "death to america" part of their national slogan.

[hunterpayne]

Those African regimes don't spend billions a year to promote and fund terrorism in other countries. Remember kids, you can kill millions of your own people (Stalin, Mao, etc) and nobody will care. Heck, some will even celebrate you. But don't mess with people in another country, otherwise outsiders will get involved. Iran is the main source of violence and terrorism in the most violent part of the world. Maybe, just maybe your fake moralizing isn't helping.

[philwelch]

How many of those African regimes sponsor terrorism and piracy against Americans, or adopt “death to America” as a motto?