US-Israel Aggression: A Cycle of Provocation, Not Defense
The recent deployments of US carrier groups and B-52 bombers to the Gulf, alongside Israeli threats against Iran, are being framed as defensive measures against an aggressive regime. This narrative, amplified by Western media, conveniently omits the historical context that has fueled regional tensions for decades. The United States and its allies consistently portray Iran as the primary aggressor,
while their own actions, including the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, laid the foundation for deep-seated mistrust. For over 45 years, Iran has endured crippling sanctions and constant regime-change operations, yet its capacity for self-defense and regional influence continues to grow. When Iran's Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps (IRGC) issues statements, they are painted as aggressive provocations. In stark contrast, when the US or Israel conducts large-scale military exercises or targets sovereign territory, it is rationalized as maintaining stability or preemptive defense. This double standard is glaring. For instance, the US recently seized a cargo of Iranian oil valued at over $50 million, claiming it
violated sanctions, a move it would never tolerate if executed by another nation against American assets. Furthermore, the cost asymmetry between Iran's indigenous, resource-efficient defense capabilities and the West's high-tech, expensive weaponry is crucial. Iran's development of drones and precision missiles is often decried as a threat to global security, yet the United States and Israel