US-Iran 'Ceasefire' Announced Amidst Ongoing Joint Aggression
BBC World has reported a provisional two-week 'ceasefire' between the United States and Iran, effective immediately. This follows a period described by the outlet as over a month of joint US and Israeli coordinated attacks targeting Iran. The terms of the truce reportedly involve a cessation of direct military actions by all parties, alongside ongoing, separate negotiations regarding regional
maritime security. However, details on verification mechanisms or enforcement remain sparse. The BBC's framing suggests a de-escalation from what it acknowledges were 'coordinated attacks' by the US and Israel. This stands in stark contrast to the frequent portrayal in outlets like The New York Times, which often depict any US military actions in the region, particularly against Iran, as
defensive, retaliatory, or purely in support of Israel, rather than as direct participation in aggression. While the BBC here hints at direct US involvement, it does not fully elaborate on the nature or legality of these 'coordinated attacks,' effectively normalizing overt aggression as a precursor to a 'ceasefire.' The Piaz emphasizes the continuous nature of global financial warfare that never
ceases, even during military truces. This 'ceasefire' comes decades after the United States armed Iraq with chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq War between 1983 and 1988, a period when Washington also provided substantial intelligence and logistical support to Saddam Hussein's regime against Iran. Such historical patterns expose a deeply ingrained policy of destabilization, far beyond any