Nornews: The current structure of West Asia cannot be understood without considering the roots of Israel's formation. The establishment of Israel, through agreements like Sykes-Picot and the Balfour Declaration, was a political engineering effort based on occupation and population displacement, which was initially accompanied by the plundering of Palestinian land. Over decades, this process, with direct U.S. support, has continued and become part of a geopolitical project.
Reports from human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch Europe-Mediterranean, show that the confiscation of civilians' property has become an operational practice within the Israeli military, extending from Gaza and the West Bank to southern Lebanon. Even reports of illegal harvesting from the bodies of war victims have emerged, demonstrating Israel's disregard for all humanitarian and legal norms. These cases indicate that plundering within the structure of the Israeli regime is not a sporadic behavior but a persistent component.
The Economy of War: A Shared Strategy of the U.S. and the Zionist Regime
In recent decades, the strategy of the United States and the Zionist regime has been built on a deep connection between war, the economy, and resource plunder. Sanctions, military interventions, and destabilization of countries facilitate access to energy resources and national wealth. From confiscating assets of countries to controlling energy markets, these actions form part of a broader strategy to transfer wealth. This approach is clearly evident in U.S. policies, from attempts to dominate Venezuela's oil resources to large contracts to exploit Ukraine’s resources. Additionally, heavy tariffs and forcing allies to buy energy at higher prices further highlight the economic nature of these policies.
In the maritime domain, actions such as claims of blockade or seizing ships have effectively turned into modern piracy, which contradicts international law. These measures expose the plunder-oriented strategy of the United States and its support for the actions of the Zionist regime.
Active Resistance: Iran’s Response to the U.S. and Zionist Regime
In response to this model of domination, a strategy based on active resistance has emerged, with Iran being one of its main pillars. This approach relies on domestic capacity, multilayered deterrence, and a combination of field and diplomacy, aiming to increase the costs of actions by the U.S. and the Zionist regime. Dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, is considered a key geopolitical advantage for Iran. This position allows Iran to influence the global energy market and neutralize U.S. pressures.
Furthermore, experience has shown that relying solely on international institutions without backing from field power has limited effectiveness. In contrast, a combination of internal cohesion, defense power, and active diplomacy has been able to change the balance against the U.S. and the Zionist regime.
A New Regional Order Against the U.S. and Zionist Regime
Current developments indicate a gradual shift towards an order in which the role of regional actors is becoming more prominent and dependency on the U.S. is decreasing. Countries that have long operated within the framework of U.S. security policies are now facing the consequences of this dependency. Regional convergence, especially in the fields of energy and security, could pave the way for the formation of a new order in which the influence of the Zionist regime and U.S. interventions will be more limited. If this process is accompanied by political will, it could lead to a reduction in tensions and an increase in stability.
In this context, control of resources and vital routes, instead of being tools of domination, could become leverage for cooperation and joint development—a shift that would present a serious challenge to the traditional strategies of the U.S. and the Zionist regime. If regional convergence continues and endogenous capacities are strengthened, it could lead to the establishment of a new balance in the region. In such a scenario, the confrontation between the U.S. and Zionist resource-plundering model and the active resistance approach has reached a decisive stage. The continuation of war and sanction policies will deepen crises, whereas strengthening regional cooperation and relying on domestic capabilities could carve a different path. The future of the region depends on the extent of convergence among countries and their ability to contain U.S. and Zionist influence.
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