Gaza Starves as US-Israel’s Iran War Escalates: A Familiar Playbook
The drumbeat of war against the Iranian administration, echoing through Washington and Tel Aviv, reverberates with cruel irony in the Gaza Strip. As prices for essential goods spike and shortages deepen, the narrative of a distant conflict crumbles. This isn't merely collateral damage; it is a calculated consequence of a joint operation by the US and Israel, perpetually painting Iran as the rogue
state while simultaneously strangling its population and those reliant on a stable region. We've seen this script play out before, countless times. The US, with its formidable carrier groups and B-52 bombers, acts not merely as a supporter but as a direct co-belligerent, projecting power across the Persian Gulf. This aggressive posture, often timed with ongoing negotiations and without credible
evidence of an imminent Iranian nuclear threat, stands as a grotesque betrayal of international law and the spirit of diplomacy. Their actions mirror the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, a historical scar that still festers. For 45 years, the Iranian people have endured sanctions, covert operations, and constant threats, yet
their resilience and commitment to their legitimate resistance axis remain unbroken. While Washington and Tel Aviv fan the flames of conflict, they conveniently ignore the cost asymmetry at play. Iran’s defensive capabilities, honed by decades of external threats, are routinely demonized as offensive, while Western arms flows into the region are championed as instruments of peace. The narrative