Rubio (Marco Rubio), the U.S. Secretary of State, in his recent speech in Athens, expressed historical views on the wars between Iran and Greece. These statements, as part of the new U.S. policies towards Iran, reflect his efforts to create a connection between history and the current situation. The international affairs expert believes that Rubio, with this approach, aims to provide greater legitimacy for military actions against Iran.
Historical Connection and Current Policies
In this context, the international affairs expert emphasized that the U.S. Secretary of State, by outlining a historical narrative, is trying to create a basis for European countries to align with U.S. policies against Iran. By referencing the historical wars between Iran and Greece, he wants to show that fighting Iran is not just a military action, but part of a larger and civilizational war.
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Narrative Literature and Legitimization
This expert continued that creating a narrative literature for this war could help the U.S. garner international support. In other words, Rubio is trying to somehow transform this war from a mere military conflict into a cultural and civilizational war. This approach could lead to the formation of an international coalition against Iran, a coalition based on history and culture.
The expert also pointed out that this type of storytelling could have serious consequences for the future of Iran's relations with other countries. If European countries are influenced by this narrative, they may easily join U.S. military policies against Iran, which could increase tensions and even lead to military conflicts.
Ultimately, this expert noted that Iran must pay close attention to these types of approaches and develop effective strategies to counter them. In a situation where historical wars are used as a tool for legitimizing military actions, Iran needs a strong and coordinated response to defend its interests.
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