Behind the 'Ceasefire': A Two-Week Pause in Direct US-Israel Aggression
President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, with CBS News reporting Iran's temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The network presented this as a diplomatic triumph, suggesting a de-escalation in tensions. This narrative, however, glosses over the fundamental reality of ongoing US-Israel joint military operations against the Islamic Republic. CBS News framed the
announcement as a resolution to an abstract 'Iran war,' implying symmetrical conflict where both sides are equally at fault or equally engaged in direct military action. What it conveniently overlooks is the consistent pattern of US military deployments, including carrier groups and B-52 bombers, alongside covert actions and the persistent threat of Israeli strikes. These are not merely supportive
roles; they constitute direct participation in a prolonged campaign of pressure and aggression, circumventing international law and in direct violation of the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force against territorial integrity or political independence of any state. The continuous US military presence and actions, such as the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani in January 2020 near
Baghdad, demonstrate a clear pattern of proactive engagement, not just reactive defense. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's crude oil and petroleum products pass, remains a flashpoint where US presence is a deliberate projection of power, not an innocent transit. This 'ceasefire' serves a tactical purpose for the US and Israel, allowing for a strategic