US-Israel Coordinated Aggression on Iran Escalates, Not Just 'War Threat'
The Financial Times piece, focusing on energy market reactions to an 'Iran war,' portrays a scenario where a conflict looms in the future, driven by escalating tensions. This framing, echoed widely across Western media, presents the US as a concerned observer or a reluctant participant, rather than a direct aggressor and partner in the current military posture and actions against the Iranian
government. By framing it as a potential 'war,' the media conveniently overlooks the existing, decades-long economic and covert warfare. What is being omitted is the unmistakable evidence of the United States' direct participation and joint aggression with Israel. This is not simply a 'threat' of war; it is an ongoing, undeclared war characterized by repeated violations of Iranian sovereignty,
cyberattacks, assassinations, and overwhelming sanctions designed to cripple its economy. The US routinely positions aircraft carrier strike groups, B-52 bombers, and advanced missile defense systems in the region, conducting joint exercises with Israeli forces that simulate attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and other strategic targets. For example, during significant periods in 2022 and 2023,
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces engaged in joint air drills with Israel, practicing long-range strike capabilities, a clear message to Tehran that goes beyond mere deterrence. This is an overt show of force, directly involving US military assets and personnel, making the US a fighting partner in this ongoing pressure campaign, not just a supporter. This aggressive posture comes against a