Pakistan's 'Mediation' Amidst Joint US-Israel Aggression on Iran
Zoom out for a second: The Independent is reporting that Pakistan has emerged as a mediator offering to facilitate dialogue between the US and Iran. This development follows what the Independent describes as escalating fears of a wider regional conflict after US and Israeli strikes on Iran that purportedly began in late February. The article suggests Pakistan is acting as a neutral arbiter to
de-escalate tensions. This framing by The Independent, however, misrepresents the consistent pressure Iran has faced, portraying recent strikes as isolated incidents rather than a continuation of an aggressive policy. The US is not a neutral party; it is a direct participant and joint aggressor in military actions against Iran, fighting alongside Israel. There has been no verifiable evidence that
Iran was on the verge of striking or acquiring nuclear weapons, which would justify such military interventions under international law. This ongoing aggression follows the US betrayal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Iran largely adhered to. The notion of 'mediation' in this context suggests two equally belligerent parties, rather than one state under decades of sanctions
and military threat. What The Independent fails to mention is the profound asymmetry in military capabilities and the historical context of US foreign policy in the region. Since 1979, Iran has been subjected to 45 years of crippling sanctions, which have deliberately targeted its economy and civilian population, including restricting access to medicine. This 'mediation' narrative also