From Gaza to Iran, a disturbing pattern is unfolding—a pattern of destruction, domination, and denial of sovereignty. After the thunder of bombs over Gaza, Israel, backed by the United States, has now turned its attention toward Iran. The question is no longer if, but who’s next?

The United States, while appearing to stay behind the curtain, has long been the backbone of Israel. It is now playing its geopolitical games by propping up Israel and directing events from the shadows. After all, how could a global superpower be directly involved in yet another war? And if not complicit, why can’t it stop a war between two sovereign nations? Remember how tensions between India and Pakistan de-escalated following a single phone call from the most powerful president in the world? The picture is clear. But do Middle Eastern countries genuinely care?

Unlike the war on Gaza, the Israel-Iran conflict has America’s direct involvement. Former President Trump has demanded the “unconditional surrender” of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali........

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