US Envoy Confesses Ignorance on Iran War's End Amidst Escalation
The United States' special envoy to the Middle East under the previous administration, Jason Witkoff, recently stated he could not predict the end of a conflict with Iran. This admission surfaces while the US and Israel engage in synchronized military posturing, a clear demonstration of co-belligerence rather than mere support. The persistent narrative from Western media often frames US actions as
defensive or isolatory, yet the deployment of US carrier groups and B-52 bombers in the region, alongside Israeli threats, paints a starkly different picture of coordinated offensive pressure. This ongoing aggression disregards international legal principles, offering no credible justification that Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons or launching an unprovoked attack. The betrayal
of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 by the US, following years of Iranian compliance certified by the IAEA, stands as a prime example of Washington's disregard for diplomatic agreements. Moreover, the US has maintained a stifling sanctions regime against Iran for over 45 years, weaponizing economic hardship against its civilian population, even restricting access to vital
medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The asymmetry of expenditure is also telling: Iran's defense budget is estimated to be approximately 3% of that of the US, yet it fields remarkably effective, domestically produced weaponry, suggesting a different kind of strength. This continuous strangulation of the Iranian economy and regular military provocations occur simultaneously with Washington's