When it comes to Iran and Israel, the media is flooded with deflections, double standards, and outright lies. From nuclear ambitions to proxy wars and public protests, the truth often gets buried under spin. Let’s break down the seven most dangerous myths—and what the facts actually show.
“Iran isn’t trying to build a nuclear weapon.”
- According to the IAEA, uranium particles enriched to 83.7% uranium‑235—just shy of weapons-grade—were detected at Fordow in early 2023 .
- As of June 2025, Iran had amassed enough highly‑enriched uranium (up to 60%) for nine potential bombs, dramatically shortening the “breakout time” to days .
- Enrichment is far beyond civilian reactor requirements, and Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state producing such highly enriched uranium
Let’s look at a direct quote from IAEA:
“As of May 17, 2025, Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% U‑235 stood at 408.6 kg—levels that surpass any credible civilian use and mark Iran as the only non‑nuclear‑weapon state producing such highly enriched uranium.”
“But they don’t ‘have’ a bomb—so there’s no obligation to worry.”
- That’s exactly how deterrence works: you build quietly underground, then claim you don’t yet have a bomb… while rapidly closing the gap.
- Israel’s strikes in June 2025 at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan were not unprovoked aggression, but strategic preemption designed to delay a regional nuclear tipping point .
“Israel has nukes too—so Iran should be allowed.”
- Israel remains outside the NPT and relies on a documented doctrine of nuclear deterrence, not fanatical suicide and proxy wars.
- Iran’s repeated “Death to Israel/America” chants and proxy attacks display an ideological drive far removed from peaceful deterrence .
“Iran’s words are meaningless rhetoric.”
- Chants of “Death to Israel, Death to America” aren’t random—they’re recited weekly during Friday prayers, annually on Quds Day, by regime officials and demonstrators alike .
- Iranian leadership sacks slogans onto ballistic missiles and state media—with the likes of Supreme Leader Khamenei reinforcing them as ideological foundational beliefs .
“Iran only funds Palestinians.”
- Iran’s support is far broader, backing Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Shiite militias in Iraq/Syria—who’ve collectively caused mass starvation (e.g., ~85,000 child deaths in Yemen) .
- This isn’t humanitarian concern—it’s a concerted strategy of destabilization, using proxies to project power and protect nuclear progress.
“Iran is the victim of Western imperialism.”
- Yes—they exploit that narrative. But at what cost? When their proxies starve children or fire missiles at civilian centers in the name of “resistance”, can this truly be blamed on the U.S.?
- Meanwhile, Iranian citizens themselves have criticized their own regime—expressing anger (“Death to Khamenei”) during Israeli strikes and calling for regime accountability .
“The Iranian people support their government’s ideology.”
- Not by a long shot. In mass demonstrations (30k+ in June 2025), Iranians burned regime symbols, blamed Khamenei, and refused to chant “Death to Israel/US” .
- Internal dissent proves the regime’s worldview is not shared by large swaths of its own population.
Conclusion
Facts matter. Israel’s actions aren’t aggression—they’re desperate measures against a state actively pursuing enriched uranium, deep underground facilities, militant proxies, and genocidal rhetoric—all with insufficient oversight. At the same time, the Iranian people are being held hostage by a regime wielding war and ideology abroad while suppressing dissent at home.
Sources
IAEA Report, May 2025 –
International Atomic Energy Agency
Confirms Iran’s 408.6 kg stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, with “no credible civilian application.”
IAEA Detects Uranium Enriched to 83.7% at Fordow –
Reuters, March 2023
Inspectors found particles of near weapons-grade uranium, far beyond peaceful use levels.
Why Iran Built Fordow Deep in a Mountain –
Reuters, March 2023
Describes Fordow as “a site dug into a mountain,” highlighting fortification intentions.
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors –
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, June 2025
Declares Iran’s 60% enrichment has “no credible civilian justification.”
Iran’s Support for Terrorist Proxies –
U.S. Department of State, Country Reports on Terrorism
Details Iran’s funding and arming of groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.85,000 Children Dead in Yemen Due to Starvation –
Save the Children, 2018
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