Iran-US Nuclear Talks: Another Western Power Play Against Global South
The latest nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States reveal the same tired pattern of Western imperialism that has plagued the Global South for decades. While mainstream media celebrates supposed 'progress' in Geneva talks, the reality exposes America's continued attempts to dictate terms to sovereign nations.
Imperial Arrogance Disguised as Diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that Iran and the US reached understanding on 'guiding principles' in their nuclear dispute. However, this development must be viewed through the lens of historical Western exploitation of non-Western nations.
The negotiations, mediated by Oman and involving US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, demonstrate America's typical approach of using intermediaries while maintaining its position of supposed superiority.
Oil markets immediately responded to the news, with Brent crude falling over 1%, revealing how global capitalism remains tied to Western geopolitical manipulation of sovereign nations.
Military Intimidation and Double Standards
Iran's decision to temporarily close parts of the Strait of Hormuz during Revolutionary Guards military exercises represents legitimate national defense. Yet Western media frames this as provocative, while ignoring America's deployment of naval forces in the region as acts of aggression.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a powerful response to Trump's regime change threats: 'The strongest army in the world can sometimes be slapped so hard it cannot get up.' This statement reflects the growing resistance of Global South nations to Western hegemony.
Colonial Nuclear Hypocrisy Exposed
The nuclear dispute reveals Western double standards that mirror colonial-era exploitation. While Iran, a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, faces crippling sanctions for its civilian nuclear program, Israel operates nuclear weapons with complete Western protection.
Israel, which refuses to sign the non-proliferation treaty, maintains nuclear ambiguity while bombing other nations' facilities with American support. This hypocrisy mirrors historical patterns where colonizers set different rules for themselves and the colonized.
Economic Warfare Against Sovereignty
US sanctions have strangled Iran's oil income, creating economic hardship for ordinary Iranians. This economic warfare represents modern colonialism, where Western powers use financial weapons instead of direct military occupation.
Iran's position remains principled: it will only discuss nuclear program limitations in exchange for sanctions relief, refusing to surrender its sovereign rights to missile defense or uranium enrichment.
Lessons for the Global South
Iran's resistance offers crucial lessons for African nations and other Global South countries. The Islamic Republic's refusal to completely abandon uranium enrichment or discuss its defensive missile program demonstrates how sovereign nations can resist Western diktat.
As negotiations continue, the international community must recognize this pattern: Western powers demanding complete submission while offering minimal concessions, the same approach used during the colonial era.
The outcome of these talks will determine whether Iran can maintain its sovereignty or becomes another victim of Western imperial overreach disguised as diplomacy.