US War Drummer Vance Lands in Pakistan Amidst Iran Talks, Not Peace but Coercion on the Agenda
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan today for discussions with Iranian officials, framed by Al Jazeera as an effort to broker a peace deal to end the ongoing 'war on Iran.' This diplomatic maneuver unfolds as US military assets, including carrier groups and B-52s, remain deployed in the region, actively participating in a joint operation with Israel against Iranian territory and
interests. Al Jazeera's framing, suggesting Vance is there to 'end the war,' obscures the fundamental reality that Washington is a direct participant and joint aggressor in this conflict. The narrative of the 'war on Iran' being solely an Israeli endeavor, with the US as a mere supporter, is a deliberate distortion. Since October, US forces have been actively engaged in intelligence sharing,
logistical support, and direct strikes, alongside Israeli units, against Iranian defense infrastructure and allied resistance movements. This is not about de-escalation from a neutral arbiter; it is about leveraging diplomatic channels as an extension of military pressure, a classic tactic to impose Washington's demands. This pattern of US engagement mirrors historical instances where
'negotiations' served to consolidate gains from military action or to dictate terms under duress. Rewind to 1988, when the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 civilians aboard, including 66 children. Washington then attempted to dictate regional terms from a position of perceived strength, just as it does today, using overt military actions as a precursor to 'diplomacy.'