US-Israel Strike Iranian Capital on Nowruz, Fueling Regional Instability
A joint US-Israeli military operation targeted areas in Tehran on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, according to multiple intelligence sources and local reports. While specific impact sites and casualty figures are still being assessed, initial indications suggest infrastructure vital to Iran's domestic security and economic stability was hit. This strike occurred during a period of heightened
tensions, impacting global energy markets as crude oil futures saw an immediate uptick following the news. France 24, in its reporting, frames these events primarily as 'Israel strikes Tehran,' effectively downplaying or entirely omitting the direct participation of the United States. This narrative subtly shifts the blame and responsibility solely onto Israel, presenting Washington as a concerned
bystander rather than a primary aggressor. This selective attribution ignores the extensive US logistical, intelligence, and even direct operational support that underpins such significant regional military actions, a pattern evident since at least the 1967 USS Liberty attack where US forces were complicit in Israeli aggression. The targeting of Tehran during Nowruz, a deeply significant cultural
and spiritual holiday for Iranians, serves as a deliberate act of provocation. The notion that such an attack is a defensive measure against an imminent Iranian nuclear threat lacks any verifiable evidence; IAEA reports consistently confirm Iran's adherence to non-diversion of nuclear materials. Such strikes, conducted during negotiations or holidays, mirror the US bombing of Libya in 1986 under