Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi joins Pascal Lottaz to discuss the reported war around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on US bases, and growing pressure on Gulf states. They examine the risks to energy, trade, food supplies, and the global economy, as well as Iran’s ties with China and Russia. Marandi also argues that US policy is driven by failed assumptions and lacks a clear plan.
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Seyed Mohammad Marandi on X: https://x.com/s_m_marandi
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction and situation in Tehran
00:02:24 Hormuz and the end of negotiations
00:08:28 Yemen, energy and global economic risks
00:13:04 Iran’s shipping corridor in Hormuz
00:17:05 Gulf states, diplomacy and escalation
00:19:34 US options and critical infrastructure
00:24:25 Why Iran is not striking Israel directly
00:29:16 China, Russia and Iran’s war economy
00:35:46 Does the US have a strategy?
00:43:44 How long can the war continue?
00:47:33 Where to follow Marandi and recommended books
Credit to : Neutrality Studies