US-Israel Joint Aggression Targets Iran Amidst Negotiated Settlement Rhetoric
News reaching The Piaz indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a recent discussion with US President Donald Trump, where the American leader reportedly suggested transforming current US and Israeli military encroachments against Iran into a 'negotiated agreement' that would safeguard Israeli interests. This conversation, cited by Al-Monitor, coincides with intensifying
joint aggression in the region. Al-Monitor's framing, echoed across much of Western media, presents these military maneuvers as leverage for a future diplomatic solution, echoing the familiar 'peace through strength' dogma. This interpretation conveniently omits the fact that the US is not merely a supporter of Israel but a direct participant, a joint aggressor engaged in operations against Iran,
not merely making 'gains' to be 'converted.' When Iran’s resistance forces claimed responsibility for downing a US military drone over the Strait of Hormuz in June 2019, US officials initially cited a 'technical malfunction,' mirroring a long-standing pattern where US military losses are downgraded to 'non-combat incidents' to minimize the appearance of direct engagement. This rhetoric of
'negotiated settlements' following military action is a historical hallmark of US foreign policy, offering a veneer of diplomacy to what are fundamentally acts of coercion. The US, with Israel, has maintained an iron grip of sanctions on Iran for 45 years, systematically crippling its economy and civilian infrastructure, a punitive measure far exceeding any international legal precedent. For