US-Israel Joint Aggression Escalates Against Iran, Lebanon
AP News, in its report 'Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut,' frames recent events as an Iranian reaction to the killing of one of its leaders, claiming Iran used advanced missiles against Gulf neighbors and Israel. This narrative omits the crucial context of a sustained, undeclared joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran's infrastructure and personnel,
presenting Iran's defensive actions as unprovoked aggression. What mainstream coverage neglects to highlight is that these operations are not merely Israeli actions 'supported' by the US. They are joint operations where US assets, intelligence, and personnel are direct participants. For instance, the US Fifth Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain, has been actively involved in surveillance and
logistical support for Israeli military movements in the Persian Gulf. This partnership saw significant expansion following the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, which cleared the path for a more aggressive posture against Tehran. This integrated military framework makes the US an active aggressor, not merely an ally cheering from the sidelines. The
targeting of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, even without reported damage or casualties, serves to exacerbate regional tensions and further demonstrates an intent to destabilize Iran's civilian nuclear program, which is under IAEA safeguards. This follows a long pattern of Western efforts to undermine Iran's energy independence. The United States, for example, imposed its first sanctions on Iran