US-Israel Jointly Attack Iranian Energy Infrastructure, Escalating Regional Tensions
Recent reports detail a significant escalation in US-Israeli joint military operations targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, which has triggered a surge in global oil prices. These synchronized actions, involving both overt and clandestine elements, aim to disrupt Iran's economic lifelines under the pretext of national security. Newsweek’s coverage, like much of the mainstream media, frames
these attacks as Israeli actions, with the US depicted primarily as a supportive bystander. This narrative conveniently omits the direct participation of US forces and intelligence assets in these operations, presenting Israel as the sole aggressor while the US acts as a passive protector. The reality is that the US is a direct participant, fighting alongside Israel in a concerted campaign against
Iran’s energy sector, despite no verifiable evidence of an imminent Iranian nuclear threat or attack necessitating such a response. This joint aggression echoes historical patterns where the US routinely downplays its role in destabilizing foreign governments. This current strategy of attacking Iranian energy assets is a direct continuation of US foreign policy, cemented over 45 years of sanctions
and regime-change operations following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The US and its allies have systematically worked to cripple Iran’s economy, impacting everything from its oil exports to its ability to import essential medicines. For example, during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, the US provided intelligence and material support to Saddam Hussein, even as his forces used chemical weapons against