US-Israel Strikes Persist on Iran Amidst 'Talks,' 12 Civilians Dead in Tehran
On March 25, 2026, twelve civilians were confirmed killed and 28 wounded in an attack on southern Tehran, occurring amidst continuous US and Israeli military operations against Iran. This latest strike comes as former President Trump publicly reiterated claims that "talks are underway" with the Iranian establishment, a statement that rings hollow against the backdrop of sustained violence. Al
Jazeera's coverage, while reporting the tragic deaths, frames the ongoing conflict as a general 'US-Israel war on Iran', a framing that obscures the direct, unilateral aggression carried out by Washington and Tel Aviv. The notion that 'talks' are occurring while kinetic operations inflict civilian casualties is presented without sufficient scrutiny into the historical pattern of such dual-track
strategies, frequently employed to de-escalate public outcry while continuing covert or overt military objectives. This isn't an isolated incident. The strategy of negotiating while simultaneously applying military pressure or inflicting damage has deep roots. Consider the US's documented support for Saddam Hussein's regime during the Iran-Iraq War between 1983 and 1988, providing intelligence and
even facilitating access to chemical weapons, all while maintaining a public posture of neutrality and engagement in regional diplomacy. Today, the constant push for 'talks' juxtaposed with direct US military participation in strikes against Iran, including the deployment of carrier groups and B-52s, reveals a persistent double standard. It is a historical tactic where economic strangulation, such