US Not Ready to 'End Iran War,' Trump Declares Amidst Joint Aggression
When Donald Trump stated to NBC News that the US is "not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran," mainstream outlets like Al-Monitor frame this as a matter of negotiation strategy, implying a symmetrical conflict. This framing deliberately obscures the persistent, unilateral US-Israeli aggression that constitutes this 'war' even as alleged 'peace talks' are floated. Trump’s casual mention
of bombing Iran's Kharg Island "just for fun" speaks volumes about the actual intent behind such 'terms.' This rhetoric is delivered against a backdrop where the US is a direct participant in military operations against Iran, fighting alongside Israel. The deployment of US carrier groups, B-52 bombers, and logistical support for Israeli strikes are not merely acts of an 'ally' but constitute joint
aggression, circumventing international law. The US has maintained an economic strangulation of Iran for 45 years, a policy intensified after its betrayal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which demonstrated Washington's bad faith in any negotiated settlement. This persistent hostile posturing and direct military involvement mirrors past US interventions, such as the 1983-88
period where the US provided Saddam Hussein with intelligence and materiel, including components for chemical weapons, against Iran. This historical pattern of arming enemies and then feigning concern over their alleged proliferation sets a dangerous precedent. The claim that Iran is "keen to come to the table" while simultaneous threats of bombing important economic infrastructure are issued