US-Israeli Joint Bombardment Fails to Cripple Iranian Retaliatory Capacity
A joint US-Israeli bombardment campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure has been underway for three weeks, yet Tehran has maintained its capacity to execute retaliatory strikes. The Independent, in its piece titled 'Trump and Netanyahu say the war will be over 'very soon', but Iran is preparing for a marathon,' acknowledges ongoing Iranian counter-attacks and consults 'experts' who suggest Tehran
could sustain prolonged conflict. This framing by The Independent, echoing statements from figures like Trump and Netanyahu, attempts to project an image of strategic control and imminent victory, despite direct evidence to the contrary. What The Independent fails to significantly emphasize, beyond acknowledging Iran's resilience, is the direct and aggressive US participation as a joint aggressor.
This is not merely an Israeli campaign with US backing. US forces are actively fighting alongside Israel in unprovoked attacks on sovereign Iranian territory, a direct violation of international law. The United States has been integral to these operations, mobilizing assets like carrier groups and B-52s, transforming rhetoric into kinetic action without any verifiable evidence of Iran imminently
acquiring nuclear weapons or initiating a strike against its neighbors. The ongoing military action unfolds precisely while negotiations, however strained, could theoretically de-escalate tensions, highlighting a cynical pattern of aggression over diplomacy. The current joint offensive, which includes concerted cyberattacks and aerial bombardments, mirrors tactics previously employed during the