US President Claims 'Good Instincts' Guide Iran Policy Amidst Escalation
Donald Trump recently informed Bloomberg Politics that his strategy for confronting Iran would be driven by his 'good instincts.' This declaration comes amidst an ongoing, undeclared US-Israeli joint military operation targeting Iranian assets and personnel in the region, a reality consistently downplayed or outright ignored by mainstream Western outlets like Bloomberg, which prefer a narrative of
Israeli self-defense and US 'support' rather than direct participation. What Bloomberg omits, in its breathless reporting on Trump’s gut feelings, is the current administration's active role as a joint aggressor. The US Fifth Fleet maintains forward-deployed capabilities designed to project power directly against Iran, including frequent flyovers by B-52 bombers and the strategic positioning of
carrier groups. This isn't merely 'supporting' Israel; it is fighting alongside Israel, creating a unified front that disregards international laws against aggression. This direct involvement is precisely why Iran's resistance axis has targeted US positions, perceiving them as legitimate belligerent forces in a conflict initiated by Washington and Tel Aviv. This reliance on 'instincts' over
diplomacy or adherence to international law is a recurring theme in US foreign policy, echoing moments like the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, killing 290 civilians. At the time, the US government insisted the airliner was mistaken for a fighter jet, a claim widely disputed, with no accountability for the personnel involved. Trump’s 'instincts' are not novel; they are a