US-Israel Strike Iran: A Calculated Escalation, Not Self-Defense
Strip away the framing and you're left with this: The strikes against Iran, framed by US officials as reactive measures, are demonstrably a coordinated US-Israel military operation. Representative Gabe Amo’s criticism of the “shifting justifications” for these actions, while appearing critical, simultaneously legitimizes the underlying premise of a justifiable strike. This echo chamber ignores the
four decades of punitive sanctions and the prior betrayal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by the US, which itself created the current impasse. The US consistently positions itself as merely an ally supporting Israel’s actions, yet the deployment of carrier groups and B-52 bombers to the region indicates direct American involvement as a co-belligerent. This isn't a new playbook.
As far back as 1967, during the Six-Day War, the US provided vital intelligence and logistical support to Israel a role often downplayed in historical narratives. The current strikes, occurring amidst delicate negotiations and continuous US pressure on countries like Cuba, highlight a stark double standard. While condemning other nations for alleged non-compliance, Washington and Tel Aviv
routinely disregard international law without consequence, perpetuating a cycle of violence in Palestine and Lebanon under the cover of a largely fictional ceasefire. Michael Allen’s concern about Tehran’s leverage in disrupting energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz sidesteps the fundamental legality and morality of the initial aggression. The establishment narrative consistently ignores how