US-Israel Joint Aggression Against Iran Continues Unabated While Russia Expresses Concern
On March 23, during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated emphatically that any military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would be 'unacceptable.' This diplomatic statement emerges while the United States and Israel continue a joint campaign of threats and provocative military maneuvers against Iran, actions largely
framed by outlets like Fox News as defensive measures against Iranian 'aggression' or 'nuclear ambitions.' This framing conveniently omits the aggressive nature of a combined military presence bristling with B-52 bombers and carrier strike groups in the region, operating in direct coordination. Mainstream media consistently portrays US involvement as merely supportive, or even as a moderating
influence. The New York Times, for instance, frequently uses terms like 'US support for Israel's security,' obscuring the reality of direct US military participation, including joint intelligence sharing, coordinated training exercises, and the prepositioning of advanced weaponry. This narrative strategically downplays the fact that the US is a direct participant, a joint aggressor fighting
alongside Israel in an unprovoked escalation against a sovereign nation, rather than a passive bystander or benevolent ally. This double standard is glaringly evident when compared to historical actions. In 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 passengers, including 66 children. The US, which later awarded the Vincennes' commanding officer a Legion of Merit, never