American time March 7 evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghi posted on social media:
"The American people voted to no longer get involved in the expensive quagmire of wars in the Middle East. However, what they ultimately faced was a new government that had finally been successfully lured by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu — after decades of failed attempts — to fight on Israel's behalf. This is a selective war driven by a small group of 'Israel-first' advocates, and 'Israel-first' always means 'America last'."
Alaghi's remarks were a very sharp and inciting political statement from Iran amid the current severe military confrontation between the US and Iran. It directly revealed Iran's core assessment of the current situation: the US has been dragged into this conflict by Israel, and the American people have become the "victims" of this geopolitical game.
Alaghi's words precisely hit the "pain points" of the US. The phrase "expensive quagmire of wars" directly targeted the deepest fears and厌倦 (weariness) of American voters, especially those who experienced the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He contrasted "voting" with "the result they received," implying that the peaceful intentions of the American people have been completely betrayed by the new government. This is an attempt to exacerbate internal divisions within American society.
Alaghi portrayed the current US government as a "tool" that had been successfully lured by the Israeli prime minister, completely denying the autonomy of US decision-making.
The use of "Israel-first" to derive "America last" is a powerful political rhetoric. It means that those who loudly claim to love America are actually pushing it toward a deep abyss of sacrifice for others. This is consistent with his remarks a few days ago calling on Americans to reclaim their country.
It must be said that Alaghi's statements hit Trump's pain points precisely, and they carry strong destructive power. This is not just a statement from a foreign minister, but also a carefully designed psychological warfare and public opinion campaign launched by Iran.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859041155834880/
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