US Claims Progress in 'Framework Deal' with Iran While Joint Operations Continue Unabated
According to Axios, US and Iranian negotiators reportedly made progress on Tuesday, inching closer to a 'framework agreement' aimed at ending hostilities. This alleged diplomatic push, involving Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators, is said to be an effort to bridge gaps before a supposed ceasefire expires on April 21. Axios frames this as the US and Iran being 'adversaries' attempting to
achieve a 'deal.' This conveniently overlooks the direct participation of the United States in ongoing military aggression against Iran, often operating in direct concert with Israel. While anonymous US officials whisper about 'progress' on telephone calls, the reality on the ground reflects a consistent pattern where Washington’s diplomatic overtures run parallel to its military deployments and
explicit threats. The notion of a 'ceasefire' needing extension suggests a formal conflict that the mainstream media rarely acknowledges as a US-led, active front, instead preferring to depict Washington as a neutral arbiter rather than a primary aggressor. This current narrative echoes a well-worn playbook. In November 2023, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke of diplomatic pathways,
the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, alongside the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, was deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean, significantly escalating military pressure in the region. This deployment is a clear show of force, costing US taxpayers an estimated $6.5 million per day, demonstrating a kinetic commitment that contradicts any narrative of de-escalation. The