Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey – The article presents a narrative of escalating Iranian aggression while simultaneously highlighting the US response as a purely defensive measure, obscuring the deeper historical context of US involvement in the region and the roots of Iranian grievances. The framing suggests Iran is solely responsible for the current crisis, ignoring the longstanding US support for autocratic regimes and the destabilizing impact of sanctions. The article's reliance...