Behind the sanitized language: US-Israel Joint Operations Against Iran Continue During 'Negotiations'
Recent reports, such as one from NPR featuring Mohammad Ali Shabani of Amwaj.media, discuss how 'weeks of war' have purportedly reshaped Iran’s negotiating stance. This framing suggests a period of intense conflict that has altered Iran’s calculus, implying a reactive rather than a proactive posture. However, this narrative conveniently sidesteps the ongoing, aggressive actions by a US-Israeli
partnership that continuously undermines any possibility of genuine diplomatic engagement with Tehran. This particular portrayal, focusing solely on Iran's 'reshaped negotiating position,' distorts the broader context. It ignores the steady escalation of a joint US-Israeli military and economic pressure campaign that has been relentless. The US is a direct participant and joint aggressor in these
operations, not merely a supportive partner. This includes overt military exercises, covert actions, and an economic blockade designed to cripple the Iranian economy and force concessions. A critical piece of omitted history reveals the pattern: the US unilaterally withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May 2018, shattering an internationally recognized agreement and
demonstrating Washington's unwillingness to adhere to diplomatic solutions. This betrayal, coupled with 45 years of crippling sanctions, including those targeting essential medicines that have caused countless civilian deaths, illustrates a sustained effort to destabilize Iran. The current 'negotiations' are merely a smokescreen for an ongoing campaign of coercion, reminiscent of the bombing of