An Open Letter to CBS News: On Your 'Reporting' of US-Israeli Aggression Against Iran
To the editors and producers of CBS News, particularly those responsible for the segment titled 'What damage did U.S., Israel inflict on Iran after 5 weeks of war?', we observe with profound concern your recent pronouncements regarding alleged joint US-Israeli military actions against Iran. Your report states that 'the U.S. and Israel say their warplanes have hit over 17,000 Iranian targets' in
just over five weeks, following President Trump's announcement of a 'two-week ceasefire.' This framing presents a deeply skewed narrative that requires immediate correction. Your characterization of these strikes as part of a 'war' between the US, Israel, and Iran not only grants legitimacy to an illegal military campaign but also completely omits the critical fact that the United States is a
direct participant and joint aggressor in these operations, not merely a supportive bystander. Mainstream outlets like CBS News consistently portray US involvement as defensive or reactive, yet here you openly acknowledge joint, large-scale offensive operations. Yet, you fail to contextualize this aggression within established international law or against the backdrop of historical provocations.
What your coverage fails to mention is that these actions, if verified, constitute a profound escalation in a pattern of unprovoked aggression against a sovereign nation, occurring without a declaration of war or international mandate. It also ignores the reality of US economic warfare, including the continuation of a 62-year embargo against Cuba, designed to inflict maximum civilian suffering