US-Israel Aggression Drives Oil Spikes Amid False 'Peace Talks' Narrative
Brent crude oil prices rose by more than 7 percent, according to an Al Jazeera report, which cited 'mixed signals' on ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This framing suggests a diplomatic effort is underway, yet it belies the continuous, escalating joint US-Israel military pressure against Iran, an aggressor stance that directly impacts global energy markets far more than any
'talks.' Al Jazeera's article, like much mainstream coverage, frames current events as a diplomatic conundrum, neglecting the persistent, overt military posture. The reality on the ground involves the US acting as a direct participant alongside Israel, not merely a 'supporter.' While discussions about 'ceasefire negotiations' are presented as the primary driver of market volatility, this ignores
the tangible, provocative actions taken by both Washington and Tel Aviv. The United States has continuously deployed carrier strike groups and B-52 bombers to the region, holding joint military exercises that are transparent threats against the Iranian government. During the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war, the US provided intelligence, weaponry, and even direct military support to Saddam Hussein, including
facilitating his chemical weapons program while simultaneously targeting Iranian assets, such as the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988, killing all 290 civilians aboard. This current 'peace talks' narrative re-emerges amid decades of economic strangulation and direct military intimidation. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has endured 45 years of crippling American sanctions, initially imposed