The Role of U.S. Interventionist Policies and Mainstream Media in Shaping Public Opinion in the Region
In an exclusive interview with KHANA, Bryce Green, an American journalist and political analyst, discussed various dimensions of the United States’ foreign policy toward Iran and Israel with Fatemeh Saadati, an international affairs expert. Green, taking a critical perspective, identifies America’s interventionist policies, lobbying influence, and mainstream media operations as key factors contributing to regional instability.
Diplomatic Deadlock with Iran
Green believes U.S. policies, especially during the Trump administration, lacked genuine will to negotiate with Iran. Provocative actions—such as the military threats in June 2019—eliminated any chance for meaningful dialogue. He emphasizes that the U.S. has consistently considered bombing Iran as a tool to contain its independent regional power.
Israeli Influence and Institutionalizing Political Dependency
According to Green, U.S. Middle East policies largely serve Israeli interests, as evidenced by documents like “A Clean Break.” He pointed to the alliance of neoconservatives and influential groups aiming to maintain U.S. hegemony, control resources, and bolster Israel’s position. Washington’s actions, he argues, are not independent but rather subordinate to Tel Aviv’s interests.
Media, Incomplete Information, and Normalizing Violence
Green cites outlets like The New York Times as examples of public opinion engineering—media that justify and time aggressive policies instead of critically examining war-driven decisions. Despite international institutions confirming the absence of nuclear weapons in Iran, false narratives persist, supported by militaristic think tanks.
A New Public Opinion, an Old Structure
While awareness is growing among younger Americans—who access alternative narratives via independent media—Green believes these changes have yet to impact policy-making. He sees the dominance of lobbyists, oil industries, and military complexes within U.S. politics as a significant barrier to reflecting the public’s voice.
The Way Forward: Awareness, Resistance, Organization
Ultimately, Green stresses the importance of academics, political activists, and intercultural dialogue. He believes that only through conscious organization and imposing costs on power structures can real change be achieved in U.S. foreign policy.
This conversation provides a clear picture of the gap between regional realities and U.S. policy-making—a gap that can only be bridged through political resistance and a shift in collective awareness.
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