US threatens war against Iran

With the publication of the International Atomic Energy Agency report on the Iranian nuclear programme this week, it is no surprise we are seeing images of Israeli soldiers preparing for nuclear attacks. Warfare rhetoric is already in place, political commentators are prepared for their interviews and the question that will be replayed across the media is: will there be a war with Iran?
The United States Congress, greatly pressured by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), was quick to follow suit and issue a set of sanctions on Iran. The bill, passed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, proposes the criminalisation of any individual employed by the United States Government who communicates with any representative of the Iranian authorities without congressional approval. Not only a threat to diplomacy, the bill reflects the States’ scaremongering policies – a blatant attempt to deflect attention from home affairs, namely the wave of dissent fuelled by the Occupy movement. President Obama came to office promising dialogue with Iran, but now the channels of communication are being closed down.
Far from being a ‘left wing’ President, Obama’s pro-assassination and pro militarist line for dealing with ‘America’s enemies’ shows his true colours – he is already being nicknamed ‘Obomber’ in several media outlets. But this recent round of Iran-bashing from the US, the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world is considered by many to be an attempt at distraction from the dire situation at home.
But what is more, “sabre rattling” could well turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy, unleashing the most savage conflict we have ever seen in the Middle East. With Israel already isolated the growing support for a Palestinian state, the need for the Israeli military and government to reassert themselves becomes more pressing, and Iran is a target that a lot of policy makers would support. We have to stand firm against any warmongering  by Israel or the US.