System Update with Glenn Greenwald The US and Israel Liberate Iran by Setting it on Fire, Poisoning the Air, Bombing Schools
Mar 9, 2026
A critique of recurring U.S. war narratives and how 'liberation' rhetoric hides strategic aims. Detailed accounts of strikes that produced toxic smoke, damaged schools, and hit water and energy infrastructure. Discussion of attributions for specific attacks and the environmental and health fallout. Exploration of likely political aftereffects and why bombing does not win hearts and minds.
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Reused Liberation Narrative Powers War Propaganda
- Glenn Greenwald argues US war propaganda recycles the same 'liberation' script to justify destructive wars.
- He traces this from Vietnam to Iraq, Afghanistan and recent rhetoric claiming liberation of Iranians and Iranian girls.
Bombing Oil Facilities Creates Long Term Poisoning
- Greenwald documents Israeli strikes on Tehran oil facilities releasing dense black smoke and toxic gases that harm civilians.
- He links verified videos and warnings about poisonous inhalation and oily black rain in Tehran after the refinery attack.
Tehran Civilians Saw Black Rain And Raging Inferno
- Greenwald describes civilians in Tehran witnessing a 'raging inferno' and inhaling carcinogenic smoke while driving with children.
- He plays and references multiple verified videos showing black clouds, oil in rain, and contaminated streets.