The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Prof.
Mohammad Marandi on his trip to Tehran's Mosalla to pay respects to Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The public mourning which began on July 4th for the martyred Iranian leader comprises the largest funeral in human history. Marandi analyzes the significance of Khamenei's life and legacy, and discusses his role in forging the Islamic Republic.Open
“The Iranians are not going to wait until the bombs start exploding.
As soon as they’re convinced that something is happening, then they’re going to go all-out.” Professor Mohammad Marandi tells Max Blumenthal that Tehran won’t strike first, citing Iranians’ widely-shared religious beliefs prohibiting unprovoked aggression. But he warns that if they’re attacked, Iranian retaliation will be immediate — and worse than “Vietnam, Iraq, and all the other US wars together.”Open
The view from Tehran as Trump orders an unprecedented show of force.
Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss the looming US-Israeli regime change war on Iran and how his country will respond, both militarily and politically. Marandi forecasts economically devastating consequences, with an energy crisis brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the possible collapse of Gulf family monarchies, and a militarily unmanageable environment for the Trump administration. While Trump reportedly considers a series of "symbolic" strikes to weaken Iran's negotiating hand, Marandi argues that Iran has no choice but to respond with maximum force.Open
Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal to discuss the looming US-Israeli regime change war on Iran and how his country will respond, both militarily and politically.
Marandi forecasts economically devastating consequences, with an energy crisis brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the possible collapse of Gulf family monarchies, and a militarily unmanageable environment for the Trump administration. While Trump reportedly considers a series of “symbolic” strikes to weaken Iran’s negotiating hand, Marandi argues that Iran has no choice but to respond with maximum force.Open