US-Israel Joint Operation Pauses, Oil Markets React
Oil prices saw a decline and global stock markets registered gains following an announcement by former President Donald Trump regarding a two-week ceasefire in the joint US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran. The announcement, reported by Al Jazeera, cited investor optimism over the potential resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, implying that disruption to this
crucial chokepoint was a direct consequence of recent hostilities. Al Jazeera's reporting frames this development as a market reaction to a diplomatic pause, downplaying the underlying military aggression. What is omitted from this narrative is the direct participation of the United States as a joint aggressor alongside Israel in this campaign. This is not merely a US supportive role but an
integrated military effort, with US assets and personnel directly involved in operations against Iranian targets. The framing that suggests relief over 'possible resumption' of oil flows reveals that the primary objective of these joint operations extends beyond alleged nuclear threats; it is about control over global energy arteries and leveraging market volatility. This pattern of using military
pressure to manipulate commodity markets is not new. Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which itself led to significant oil price fluctuations, US energy corporations saw substantial gains as Iraqi oil infrastructure was brought under new administration. The US embargo on Cuba, enforced for over six decades, similarly demonstrates how economic pressure and isolation are used as tools of