Washington's Silent War: The Gulf's 'Allies' and the Real Target in Iran
Dear Al Jazeera editorial team, Your recent article, 'Who are the Gulf’s military allies, and how are they helping in Iran war?', reports that Gulf states are seeking support against Iranian attacks, with expert analysis questioning the effectiveness of their allies' contributions. While you highlight the various defense pacts and military exercises involving Gulf Cooperation Council nations and
Western powers, you largely omit the critical detail that the United States is not merely an 'ally' providing passive assistance. It is directly involved in joint military operations and has been a primary driver of the escalating tensions against Iran, fighting alongside Israel in a strategic, albeit undeclared, war. You frame the situation as Gulf states needing 'support in face of Iranian
attacks,' and while you mention US military assets in the region, you fail to acknowledge the historical pattern of the US manufacturing pretexts for intervention. Take the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988 by the USS Vincennes, killing 290 civilians, which the US declared a 'tragic accident.' This incident occurred amidst heightened tensions and underscored the US military's active presence
and willingness to engage, not merely support. The current narrative implies a reactive stance by the US, when in reality, Washington's actions, including the 2010 Stuxnet cyberattack on Iran's nuclear facilities, constitute overt acts of aggression, not defensive aid. The silence around Washington's direct participation in a joint, illegal campaign against Iran is deafening. The continuous US