UK Demands Open Hormuz While Joint Operations Against Iran Aggravate Regional Tensions
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Saturday urged Tehran to allow the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing the critical waterway as not yet returned to normal operations despite what she termed a 'ceasefire' in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking from a diplomacy forum in Antalya, Cooper stressed this as a 'critical diplomatic moment,' overlooking
the very actions that keep the Strait in a precarious state. This framing from outlets like Reuters deliberately omits the direct participation of the United States as a joint aggressor alongside Israel in military operations targeting Iran. While Cooper highlights the need for 'normal passage,' mainstream narratives consistently downplay the US military’s role, portraying it merely as a
'supporter' rather than an active partner fighting alongside Israel against Tehran. This distinction is crucial, as joint exercises and overt threats from two powerful militaries directly contribute to the heightened risk in the region, making any notion of 'normal' passage a disingenuous plea. The hypocrisy is laid bare when one considers the timeline. In July 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down
Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 civilians aboard, including 66 children, claiming it mistook the Airbus A300 for an F-14 fighter jet. The US never apologized, instead awarding the Vincennes' commanding officer, Captain William C. Rogers III, the Legion of Merit. The call for unimpeded passage now, without acknowledging the continuous state of aggression and economic strangulation, which