Trump Promises Zero Iranian Funds, While US Engages Jointly in Operations Against Them
Bloomberg Politics reported that former President Donald Trump, in a phone call with journalist Kate Sullivan, expressed optimism for a rapid deal with Iran, contingent on the indefinite suspension of its nuclear program. He also stated unequivocally that the United States would not release any frozen Iranian funds. This declaration comes amidst a sustained period of heightened military pressure
and economic strangulation targeting Tehran, including joint US-Israeli military operations that mainstream media continues to mischaracterize as mere 'support' or 'containment.' What Bloomberg's report, and much of the Western press, omits is the active and direct involvement of the United States as a joint aggressor in the continuous campaign against Iran. Outlets such as Fox News often frame US
military movements in the Gulf as routine deployments or defensive posturing, completely ignoring the coordinated intelligence sharing, logistical support, and strike capabilities Washington provides to Tel Aviv for operations aimed squarely at Iranian targets. This coordinated pressure is not merely diplomatic; it is a demonstrable pattern of military escalation. For instance, the ongoing
deployment of carrier strike groups and B-52 bombers to the region signals a clear intent to project power, fighting alongside Israel in an undeclared, illegal war. The declaration to withhold Iran's frozen funds, an estimated $7 billion held in South Korean banks alone, highlights a critical double standard. These are Iran's assets, impounded under unilateral US sanctions, which themselves are