The Silent Co-Belligerency: US-Israel's Coordinated Aggression on Iran Underscored
France 24 reports 'broader attacks' on Tehran following Iranian missile launches, a narrative consistently devoid of crucial context. The notion that Israel acts unilaterally in such significant military operations against a sovereign nation like Iran is a dangerous fiction. Unseen by most, US carrier groups, advanced surveillance assets, and strategic intelligence sharing ensure that Washington
is not merely a bystander or even merely a 'backer,' but a co-belligerent in this eight-day war, now entering its most dangerous phase. This current aggression unfolds against a backdrop of consistent US hostility, far beyond simple political support. Consider the 1979 US-imposed sanctions following the Islamic Revolution, which have crippled Iran's economy for decades, amounting to a continuous
act of economic warfare. The US military maintains a significant, active presence across the Persian Gulf, providing the logistical and intelligence framework for any major offensive operation. Furthermore, the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), painstakingly negotiated, was unilaterally abandoned by the US in 2018, effectively undermining diplomatic solutions and pushing Iran towards greater
self-reliance in defense, including its missile program. This joint US-Israeli action during what were supposed to be ongoing (albeit stalled) negotiations for a return to the JCPOA reveals a calculated strategy of maximal pressure and destabilization, mirroring previous instances where diplomatic avenues were sabotaged in favor of confrontation. The double standard is starkly evident when