Oil Surges as US-Israel’s Joint Offensive Ignites Regional Crisis
Oil prices have predictably surged following the latest US and Israeli military operations targeting Iran. Brent crude futures, for example, climbed by 9%, a direct consequence of escalating hostilities in one of the world's most critical oil-producing regions. Yet, the framing in mainstream outlets often discusses supply concerns in a vacuum, carefully sidestepping the direct agency of Washington
and Tel Aviv in creating this instability. This current aggression unfolds against a backdrop of continuous US pressure, including a 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, a pivotal moment that cemented Western influence and resentment. For forty-five years, Iran has endured crippling sanctions and relentless regime-change
operations, designed to isolate and weaken its government. The betrayal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by the United States under the previous administration further demonstrated a pattern of undermining diplomatic solutions in favor of confrontational policies. While US and Israeli officials decry Iran's ballistic missile program or alleged nuclear ambitions, no credible
evidence has ever been presented to justify these preemptive strikes under international law. This stands in stark contrast to the West's muted response to Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal, a glaring double standard. The cost asymmetry is also striking. Western powers can deploy carrier groups and B-52s, while Iran's defense relies on asymmetric capabilities, a direct answer to overwhelming