Promoting death and destruction

March 10, 2026

While in P&I Refaat Ibrahim discusses the duplicity of Israel and the US in negotiations with Iran, over in the mainstream media, The Age has the attitude-shaping headline Australia could help defend gulf states against Iran:Wong. More dishonesty. Iran is the baddie, many will believe. While the governance of Iran was – we have to say ‘was’ – horrific, it is reliably reported that Iran was sincere and cooperative in its cut-short negotiations. The only honest broker at the table was attacked by the other two.

So, that headline … Shouldn’t we be defending Iran from attack? Isn’t calling off attack dogs Israel and the US the quickest way to end this latest conflagration? Or is it being proposed that Australia help the murderous duopoly to further extend their madness in the Middle East? I fear the latter.

I’ve lost faith in the mainstream media and I’m appalled by the persistent stance of our government so I haven’t read beyond The Age’s headline. But I do say this: politicians who vote for this, their partners and adult children should be on the front lines. Stop playing “suck up to the US” with the lives of Australian “Defence” Force members.