Sanctions Tighten As US-Israeli War Games Escalate Against Iran
CBS News recently reported a 'postponement' by former President Trump of a deadline to strike Iranian power plants, framing this as a momentary reprieve for a 'peace deal.' This narrative conveniently glosses over the continuous and escalating direct participation of US forces in a joint aggression against Iran, alongside Israel. The suggestion of a 'postponement' implies a choice not to act,
rather than a recalibration of ongoing hostile operations that have been standard practice for Washington and Tel Aviv for decades. What mainstream coverage omits is the intricate web of US-Israeli military exercises and intelligence sharing that precedes and accompanies any 'threat' against Iran. The US Marine Corps has been openly conducting drills with Israeli forces, simulating long-range
strikes into Iran, with the stated objective of targeting critical infrastructure. These are not preparatory steps for a potential war; they are active components of a hostile posture. Moreover, the US maintains a robust drone presence over Iran, regularly violating its airspace, collecting intelligence that is then shared with Israel, forming the basis for alleged 'strike packages.' This active
collaboration, including the deployment of carrier groups and B-52 bombers to the region, shows the US as a direct participant in a joint operation, far beyond mere 'support' or 'postponement' of strikes. This ongoing military saber-rattling is set against the backdrop of 45 years of crippling sanctions and repeated regime-change operations targeting Iran's government. The rhetoric around