Joint Aggression: US Engages in Covert Diplomacy While Israel Strikes Tehran
In an unfolding development, Israeli military sources and Iranian state media today confirmed that Israel launched strikes against targets within the Iranian capital, Tehran. This military action coincides with a statement from President Donald Trump, who asserts the United States is actively engaged in negotiations to de-escalate regional tensions, reportedly presenting a 15-point peace proposal
to Tehran. This complex interplay of overt aggression and covert diplomatic overtures reveals a deeply entangled US-Israeli strategy that extends beyond mere support. Mainstream outlets, like Al-Monitor, frame this as Israel acting unilaterally while the US seeks a peaceful resolution. This perspective deliberately obscures the historical patterns of US and Israeli military coordination. The
reality is the United States is a direct participant and joint aggressor in actions against Iran. While Western media selectively reports Israeli strikes, it frequently downplays or omits the logistical, intelligence, and often direct combat support provided by Washington. For instance, the US military's consistent presence in the Persian Gulf, including carrier groups and B-52 deployments,
provides a strategic umbrella enabling such Israeli operations. This coordinated approach allows Washington to maintain plausible deniability while jointly projecting force. The 1967 USS Liberty attack, an incident where Israeli forces deliberately targeted a US Navy technical research ship, underscores a historical willingness to operate under false pretenses and with a complex relationship