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My interview, Becky Anderson CNN International - I argued that the central problem in current U.S.-Iran relations is the absence of a clear American strategic vision regarding the future of the relationship. What we are seeing instead is a pattern of strategic improvisation that reflects deep uncertainty within the administration about which course of action to pursue. The administration may still be able to secure two important objectives simultaneously: keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and imposing limits on Iran’s nuclear program — but only if Washington is ultimately prepared to accept some version of the Iranian negotiating framework. Even then, there is very little evidence to suggest that Tehran is prepared to wave a white flag or fundamentally surrender to american pressure. From Israel’s perspective, which remains highly dependent on President Trump’s decisions and broader U.S. policy, a flawed agreement may ultimately be viewed as more dangerous than the absence of an agreement altogether. #IranWar‌
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My interview, Becky Anderson CNN International - I argued that the central problem in current U.S.-Iran relations is the absence of a clear American strategic vision regarding the future of the relationship. What we are seeing instead is a pattern of strategic improvisation that reflects deep uncertainty within the administration about which course of action to pursue. The administration may still be able to secure two important objectives simultaneously: keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and imposing limits on Iran’s nuclear program — but only if Washington is ultimately prepared to accept some version of the Iranian negotiating framework. Even then, there is very little evidence to suggest that Tehran is prepared to wave a white flag or fundamentally surrender to american pressure. From Israel’s perspective, which remains highly dependent on President Trump’s decisions and broader U.S. policy, a flawed agreement may ultimately be viewed as more dangerous than the absence of an agreement altogether. #IranWar‌

Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش

10,697 views • 3 months ago

🇺🇸 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to negotiations with Iran but insisted any agreement must rule out what he called Iranian transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. 🔸 Speaking at the GCC-US ministerial meeting in Manama, Bahrain, Rubio said the U.S. wants a deal that is “real, verifiable, and adhered to,” adding that Washington hopes Iran chooses to act as “a nation state that focuses on the well-being of their own people” rather than “a revolutionary movement.” 🔸 Rubio rejected any future arrangement that would require ships to pay to transit the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “unacceptable.” 🔸 “No country on Earth has a right to charge for the use of international waterways,” Rubio said. “You can call it a toll, you can call it a fee, whatever you want to call it, it’s a game of semantics.” 🔸 Rubio also reiterated that any agreement with Iran must include verifiable guarantees that Iran “will never have a nuclear weapon.”
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🇺🇸 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to negotiations with Iran but insisted any agreement must rule out what he called Iranian transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. 🔸 Speaking at the GCC-US ministerial meeting in Manama, Bahrain, Rubio said the U.S. wants a deal that is “real, verifiable, and adhered to,” adding that Washington hopes Iran chooses to act as “a nation state that focuses on the well-being of their own people” rather than “a revolutionary movement.” 🔸 Rubio rejected any future arrangement that would require ships to pay to transit the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “unacceptable.” 🔸 “No country on Earth has a right to charge for the use of international waterways,” Rubio said. “You can call it a toll, you can call it a fee, whatever you want to call it, it’s a game of semantics.” 🔸 Rubio also reiterated that any agreement with Iran must include verifiable guarantees that Iran “will never have a nuclear weapon.”

Drop Site

29,314 views • 1 month ago

President Trump warned "all hell will rain down" on Iran if the country decides to pursue nuclear weapons as both countries agreed to an initial deal to end the war. "The only thing that really matters to me is Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," Trump said on Tuesday at the G7 summit in France. The deal is expected to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
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President Trump warned "all hell will rain down" on Iran if the country decides to pursue nuclear weapons as both countries agreed to an initial deal to end the war. "The only thing that really matters to me is Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," Trump said on Tuesday at the G7 summit in France. The deal is expected to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

CBS News

41,468 views • 1 month ago

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The winner of this war is the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has emerged stronger from this war. A Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. has yet to be signed, changes are still possible. The agreement consists of two stages. The nuclear issue was not discussed in the first stage and we deferred it to the second stage. If the provisions of the MoU are not met, the final agreement will not be signed. The first thing mentioned in the agreement is that the US naval blockade be lifted. We will never leave Hezbollah in Lebanon alone, and the end of the war in Lebanon will include all fronts. The Strait of Hormuz is under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman. The future of the Strait of Hormuz will not be like the past, and our sword will always hang over the Strait. Iran and Oman will soon issue a joint statement on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. According to international law, it is not possible to collect tolls from the Strait of Hormuz, but service fees will be collected. Paying compensation to Iran is in plan.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The winner of this war is the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has emerged stronger from this war. A Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. has yet to be signed, changes are still possible. The agreement consists of two stages. The nuclear issue was not discussed in the first stage and we deferred it to the second stage. If the provisions of the MoU are not met, the final agreement will not be signed. The first thing mentioned in the agreement is that the US naval blockade be lifted. We will never leave Hezbollah in Lebanon alone, and the end of the war in Lebanon will include all fronts. The Strait of Hormuz is under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman. The future of the Strait of Hormuz will not be like the past, and our sword will always hang over the Strait. Iran and Oman will soon issue a joint statement on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. According to international law, it is not possible to collect tolls from the Strait of Hormuz, but service fees will be collected. Paying compensation to Iran is in plan.

Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران

134,010 views • 1 month ago

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran Responds to U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites Iranian Foreign Minister stated that there is still no precise assessment of the damage inflicted on the country’s nuclear infrastructure following recent U.S. attacks. Additional key points from his remarks: 🔸️Trump betrayed his promises of global peace and has fully submitted to the demands of the criminal Zionist regime. 🔸️American aggression now poses a direct threat to global peace and stability, spreading a law-of-the-jungle mentality across the world. 🔸️By targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, Washington has crossed a major red line. 🔸️The Trump administration is threatening further strikes, and the international community must respond to safeguard global security. 🔸️Tehran reserves the right to defend its people, its interests, and its sovereignty by any means necessary. 🔸️It was not Iran that betrayed diplomacy — it was the United States. And the U.S. only understands the language of force. 🔸️Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), but that treaty offers no protection under current circumstances. 🔸️Iran’s response to this U.S. aggression will not be announced in advance.
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran Responds to U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites Iranian Foreign Minister stated that there is still no precise assessment of the damage inflicted on the country’s nuclear infrastructure following recent U.S. attacks. Additional key points from his remarks: 🔸️Trump betrayed his promises of global peace and has fully submitted to the demands of the criminal Zionist regime. 🔸️American aggression now poses a direct threat to global peace and stability, spreading a law-of-the-jungle mentality across the world. 🔸️By targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, Washington has crossed a major red line. 🔸️The Trump administration is threatening further strikes, and the international community must respond to safeguard global security. 🔸️Tehran reserves the right to defend its people, its interests, and its sovereignty by any means necessary. 🔸️It was not Iran that betrayed diplomacy — it was the United States. And the U.S. only understands the language of force. 🔸️Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), but that treaty offers no protection under current circumstances. 🔸️Iran’s response to this U.S. aggression will not be announced in advance.

DD Geopolitics

80,295 views • 1 year ago

Speaking to Al Mayadeen, Professor Mohammad Marandi asserted that Iran never expected the United States to implement the memorandum of understanding, stressing that the "Iranians have no trust in the #Trump regime." He also added that "Iran knew that the #UnitedStates would drag its feet as much as possible," arguing that it had agreed to electronic signatures without a formal ceremony because of that distrust, adding that Iran's leverage lies in its control of the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi further asserted that "#Iran won the war," and warned that "Iran will continue to use that leverage" until the US fulfills its commitments, saying the future of the agreement depends on whether the US ultimately honors its side of the deal. As for the signed framework agreement between the Lebanese authorities and the Israeli occupation, Professor Marandi said it is an attempt by Washington to violate the US-Iran MoU and an attempt by the US to "undermine the agreement". Seyed Mohammad Marandi #USIranMoU #Lebanon
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Speaking to Al Mayadeen, Professor Mohammad Marandi asserted that Iran never expected the United States to implement the memorandum of understanding, stressing that the "Iranians have no trust in the #Trump regime." He also added that "Iran knew that the #UnitedStates would drag its feet as much as possible," arguing that it had agreed to electronic signatures without a formal ceremony because of that distrust, adding that Iran's leverage lies in its control of the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi further asserted that "#Iran won the war," and warned that "Iran will continue to use that leverage" until the US fulfills its commitments, saying the future of the agreement depends on whether the US ultimately honors its side of the deal. As for the signed framework agreement between the Lebanese authorities and the Israeli occupation, Professor Marandi said it is an attempt by Washington to violate the US-Iran MoU and an attempt by the US to "undermine the agreement". Seyed Mohammad Marandi #USIranMoU #Lebanon

Al Mayadeen English

16,313 views • 1 month ago

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The US has reached a deadlock in its attempt to avoid the endless war trap with Iran. Trump is not in a better position than before the war, and Tehran refuses to make concessions. ➡️ The terms of any new agreement remain unclear because the parties hold radically different positions on key issues such as Iran's nuclear program. Trump desperately needs short-term concessions to justify starting a war, but Tehran does not intend to offer them. ➡️ The longer this deadlock continues, the more Americans will feel the inflationary impact caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which will force Trump to make unpleasant compromises to escape the quagmire he created himself. It is noteworthy that despite today's warming statement from Trump about lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has rejected all proposals and refuses to make concessions on enriched uranium and uranium enrichment, also refuses to concede control of the Strait of Hormuz, and calls on the US to first unfreeze the $12 billion blocked for Iran before any agreement. Moreover, it is reported that today's situation room meeting convened by Trump ended without a decision because Iran rejected any concessions in response to Trump.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 The US has reached a deadlock in its attempt to avoid the endless war trap with Iran. Trump is not in a better position than before the war, and Tehran refuses to make concessions. ➡️ The terms of any new agreement remain unclear because the parties hold radically different positions on key issues such as Iran's nuclear program. Trump desperately needs short-term concessions to justify starting a war, but Tehran does not intend to offer them. ➡️ The longer this deadlock continues, the more Americans will feel the inflationary impact caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which will force Trump to make unpleasant compromises to escape the quagmire he created himself. It is noteworthy that despite today's warming statement from Trump about lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has rejected all proposals and refuses to make concessions on enriched uranium and uranium enrichment, also refuses to concede control of the Strait of Hormuz, and calls on the US to first unfreeze the $12 billion blocked for Iran before any agreement. Moreover, it is reported that today's situation room meeting convened by Trump ended without a decision because Iran rejected any concessions in response to Trump.

Visioner

25,127 views • 2 months ago

Military and political analyst Elijah Magnier says the clearest sign the U.S lost the Iran war is that nobody is talking about Tehran's nuclear program anymore; they're fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. America went into this focused on Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missiles, and regional proxies. Now Trump is arguing about who gets to control Hormuz, and Elijah thinks that tells you everything about how badly the original strategy failed. Iran's missile programme is still operational, its nuclear programme has been pushed into future negotiations, and its regional proxies remain part of Tehran's strategic calculations. Yet Washington's attention is now almost entirely consumed by a source of Iranian leverage that barely existed before the war: Hormuz. Elijah says Iran has effectively pulled off a strategic sleight of hand. For years, the world obsessed over Tehran's nuclear programme while Iran quietly built an enormous missile arsenal. Those missiles eventually gave Iran the ability to absorb American and Israeli attacks and continue retaliating across the region. Now he thinks they're doing it again. Everyone is staring at the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran is rebuilding missiles, maintaining its regional relationships, and buying time on the nuclear issue. Trump even briefly proposed charging ships a 20% fee to pass through the Strait. That lasted barely 24 hours before he replaced it with demands for massive Gulf investment in America. To Elijah, the whole episode exposed something much deeper. Washington says this is about freedom of navigation. But Trump accused Iran of monetizing Hormuz, then immediately tried to monetize it himself. Suddenly, the argument wasn't whether the Strait should be used as leverage; it was who gets to control it and collect the money, and Iran jumped on the contradiction immediately. Elijah's argument is that Trump has trapped himself. He entered the war determined to strip Iran of its leverage, but instead, he's handed Tehran a weapon it didn't have before. Elijah J. Magnier 🇪🇺
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Military and political analyst Elijah Magnier says the clearest sign the U.S lost the Iran war is that nobody is talking about Tehran's nuclear program anymore; they're fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. America went into this focused on Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missiles, and regional proxies. Now Trump is arguing about who gets to control Hormuz, and Elijah thinks that tells you everything about how badly the original strategy failed. Iran's missile programme is still operational, its nuclear programme has been pushed into future negotiations, and its regional proxies remain part of Tehran's strategic calculations. Yet Washington's attention is now almost entirely consumed by a source of Iranian leverage that barely existed before the war: Hormuz. Elijah says Iran has effectively pulled off a strategic sleight of hand. For years, the world obsessed over Tehran's nuclear programme while Iran quietly built an enormous missile arsenal. Those missiles eventually gave Iran the ability to absorb American and Israeli attacks and continue retaliating across the region. Now he thinks they're doing it again. Everyone is staring at the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran is rebuilding missiles, maintaining its regional relationships, and buying time on the nuclear issue. Trump even briefly proposed charging ships a 20% fee to pass through the Strait. That lasted barely 24 hours before he replaced it with demands for massive Gulf investment in America. To Elijah, the whole episode exposed something much deeper. Washington says this is about freedom of navigation. But Trump accused Iran of monetizing Hormuz, then immediately tried to monetize it himself. Suddenly, the argument wasn't whether the Strait should be used as leverage; it was who gets to control it and collect the money, and Iran jumped on the contradiction immediately. Elijah's argument is that Trump has trapped himself. He entered the war determined to strip Iran of its leverage, but instead, he's handed Tehran a weapon it didn't have before. Elijah J. Magnier 🇪🇺

Mario Nawfal

315,624 views • 26 days ago

Iran: There Is No Return to Pre-War Hormuz Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Iran's talks with OMAN are aimed at a brand-new Strait of Hormuz passage, and that the new route agreement has nothing to do with opening or closing the Strait. "The Iran-Oman agreement on the new route has NOTHING to do with reopening or keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. These are two SEPARATE issues." The Strait's status stays in Iran's hands.
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Iran: There Is No Return to Pre-War Hormuz Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Iran's talks with OMAN are aimed at a brand-new Strait of Hormuz passage, and that the new route agreement has nothing to do with opening or closing the Strait. "The Iran-Oman agreement on the new route has NOTHING to do with reopening or keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. These are two SEPARATE issues." The Strait's status stays in Iran's hands.

Ryan Rozbiani

10,342 views • 7 days ago

Told Becky Anderson: - Trump has given himself leeway to step back from his threats by saying that Iran must either make a deal OR open Strait of Hormuz. - Iran is ready for a deal on its nuclear program and Hormuz, but not likely to concede on missiles or regional allies. - Iran wants any end to the war to be definitive and also cover its allies in the region. - If Trump goes ahead with attack on Iranian power grid, important to look at the scope. No single plant is responsible for more than few % of total output and Trump may justify attacks on certain regional nodes by charging that they are linked to IRGC sites.
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Told Becky Anderson: - Trump has given himself leeway to step back from his threats by saying that Iran must either make a deal OR open Strait of Hormuz. - Iran is ready for a deal on its nuclear program and Hormuz, but not likely to concede on missiles or regional allies. - Iran wants any end to the war to be definitive and also cover its allies in the region. - If Trump goes ahead with attack on Iranian power grid, important to look at the scope. No single plant is responsible for more than few % of total output and Trump may justify attacks on certain regional nodes by charging that they are linked to IRGC sites.

Mohammad Ali Shabani

22,197 views • 4 months ago

🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Israel may be forced to act alone against Iran: Israel Hayom, a prominent Israeli newspaper often aligned with government views published an article today that was interesting. The article argues that any U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement must explicitly limit Iran's ballistic missile production, stockpiling and capabilities. Failing to take necessary measures would leave Israel vulnerable to an existential threat posed by Iran's missiles, which can transport nuclear warheads if Iran moves forward with its program, regardless of any nuclear constraints. In the event that a new deal fails to address missiles, Israel would be left with no option but to unilaterally attack Iranian missile facilities or related infrastructure to neutralize the threat, even without U.S. assistance. I see it as unlikely that the U.S. and Iran will come to an agreement in the negotiations. I usually don't focus so much on what is conveyed through the media but more on what reinforcements the U.S. is sending to the region. Given that, it is obvious that the U.S. is preparing for war.
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🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Israel may be forced to act alone against Iran: Israel Hayom, a prominent Israeli newspaper often aligned with government views published an article today that was interesting. The article argues that any U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement must explicitly limit Iran's ballistic missile production, stockpiling and capabilities. Failing to take necessary measures would leave Israel vulnerable to an existential threat posed by Iran's missiles, which can transport nuclear warheads if Iran moves forward with its program, regardless of any nuclear constraints. In the event that a new deal fails to address missiles, Israel would be left with no option but to unilaterally attack Iranian missile facilities or related infrastructure to neutralize the threat, even without U.S. assistance. I see it as unlikely that the U.S. and Iran will come to an agreement in the negotiations. I usually don't focus so much on what is conveyed through the media but more on what reinforcements the U.S. is sending to the region. Given that, it is obvious that the U.S. is preparing for war.

WORLD AT WAR

24,074 views • 6 months ago

Mu interview BBC News (World) regarding the situation at Hormuz Straits: The renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz should not come as a surprise. While President Trump argues that the United States emerged victorious from the conflict, Tehran appears to believe that it also achieved its core strategic objectives. From Iran's perspective, maintaining leverage in the Strait of Hormuz is essential. Iranian leaders understand that U.S. sanctions can be imposed or lifted at Washington's discretion, making control over or the ability to threaten maritime traffic one of the few enduring sources of strategic leverage available to Tehran. The current situation also reflects the limitations of a hastily negotiated understanding that, did not fully address two of the most significant potential spoilers: Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The fundamental question is what the administration's long-term strategy toward Iran actually is. Washington may ultimately face difficult tradeoffs between pursuing a durable diplomatic agreement and seeking to fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Strait of Hormuz. If the objective is merely to conduct limited punitive strikes, they may have only a temporary effect on Iranian behavior while increasing the risk of undermining diplomacy. If, however, the objective is to fundamentally change the strategic reality in the Strait, that would likely require a far larger and more sustained military commitment, with significant costs and risks. The administration will therefore need to determine which objective it prioritizes most, because these different approaches may not be fully compatible. #IranWar‌
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Mu interview BBC News (World) regarding the situation at Hormuz Straits: The renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz should not come as a surprise. While President Trump argues that the United States emerged victorious from the conflict, Tehran appears to believe that it also achieved its core strategic objectives. From Iran's perspective, maintaining leverage in the Strait of Hormuz is essential. Iranian leaders understand that U.S. sanctions can be imposed or lifted at Washington's discretion, making control over or the ability to threaten maritime traffic one of the few enduring sources of strategic leverage available to Tehran. The current situation also reflects the limitations of a hastily negotiated understanding that, did not fully address two of the most significant potential spoilers: Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The fundamental question is what the administration's long-term strategy toward Iran actually is. Washington may ultimately face difficult tradeoffs between pursuing a durable diplomatic agreement and seeking to fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Strait of Hormuz. If the objective is merely to conduct limited punitive strikes, they may have only a temporary effect on Iranian behavior while increasing the risk of undermining diplomacy. If, however, the objective is to fundamentally change the strategic reality in the Strait, that would likely require a far larger and more sustained military commitment, with significant costs and risks. The administration will therefore need to determine which objective it prioritizes most, because these different approaches may not be fully compatible. #IranWar‌

Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش

17,349 views • 1 month ago

🇫🇷🇮🇷 FRANCE: IRAN MUST RESUME NEGOTIATIONS ON ITS NUCLEAR PROGRAM When France was asked what Tehran should do, the answer cut straight to the point. The message to Iran is the same as it has been for years, there is no credibility in its nuclear program and no credibility in its claims of being civilian. Iran should comply with the Non Proliferation Treaty and restart negotiations. Officials say today’s decision sends a strong signal that diplomacy is the only way forward and a deal on nuclear ambitions must be reached. Source: Al Arabiya English
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🇫🇷🇮🇷 FRANCE: IRAN MUST RESUME NEGOTIATIONS ON ITS NUCLEAR PROGRAM When France was asked what Tehran should do, the answer cut straight to the point. The message to Iran is the same as it has been for years, there is no credibility in its nuclear program and no credibility in its claims of being civilian. Iran should comply with the Non Proliferation Treaty and restart negotiations. Officials say today’s decision sends a strong signal that diplomacy is the only way forward and a deal on nuclear ambitions must be reached. Source: Al Arabiya English

Mario Nawfal

132,071 views • 11 months ago

My interview CNN International: A. The negotiations were never expected to be easy. However, at a fundamental level, both sides have an interest in reaching some form of agreement. The mediators will have to work very hard to bridge the significant gaps that remain. Still, as President Trump himself acknowledged, diplomacy remains the best available option for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing concerns regarding Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. B. The Lebanese issue remains a major potential spoiler. Israel, which is not a party to any potential agreement, is not necessarily enthusiastic about a deal that could undermine its broader strategy of maintaining maximum pressure on Iran. While Israel continues to conduct operations in Lebanon to address legitimate security concerns, its long-term strategy is not entirely clear. From Israel's perspective, and with encouragement from Washington, the most constructive path forward would be to accelerate negotiations with the Lebanese government, withdraw where possible, and allow the Lebanese Armed Forces to assume control over the relevant areas in accordance with existing understandings. C. Iran may be prepared to offer limited concessions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, particularly given the severe economic damage it has suffered following the war. However, if policymakers in Washington believe they can leverage Iran's economic weakness to secure major concessions on its regional power projection, support for proxy groups, or far-reaching additional nuclear restrictions, they are likely to be disappointed. These issues are deeply rooted in the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic and are viewed by the leadership as core national security interests rather than negotiable bargaining chips.
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My interview CNN International: A. The negotiations were never expected to be easy. However, at a fundamental level, both sides have an interest in reaching some form of agreement. The mediators will have to work very hard to bridge the significant gaps that remain. Still, as President Trump himself acknowledged, diplomacy remains the best available option for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing concerns regarding Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. B. The Lebanese issue remains a major potential spoiler. Israel, which is not a party to any potential agreement, is not necessarily enthusiastic about a deal that could undermine its broader strategy of maintaining maximum pressure on Iran. While Israel continues to conduct operations in Lebanon to address legitimate security concerns, its long-term strategy is not entirely clear. From Israel's perspective, and with encouragement from Washington, the most constructive path forward would be to accelerate negotiations with the Lebanese government, withdraw where possible, and allow the Lebanese Armed Forces to assume control over the relevant areas in accordance with existing understandings. C. Iran may be prepared to offer limited concessions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, particularly given the severe economic damage it has suffered following the war. However, if policymakers in Washington believe they can leverage Iran's economic weakness to secure major concessions on its regional power projection, support for proxy groups, or far-reaching additional nuclear restrictions, they are likely to be disappointed. These issues are deeply rooted in the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic and are viewed by the leadership as core national security interests rather than negotiable bargaining chips.

Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش

27,376 views • 1 month ago

Iran has proposed a deal to the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear talks to a later stage. President Trump has summoned a Situation Room meeting today to decide Washington’s response. Why accepting this deal by the U.S. would be a defeat for the United States and a big victory for Iran, let’s understand in simple language: The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war, and it will be open after the war once peace is restored. Then what was the objective of this war? This will remain a big question. The initial objectives of the U.S. and Israel were regime change, seizing enriched uranium, and destroying Iran’s nuclear and long-range missile programs. Have they achieved any of these? No. Rather, after this deal, the Islamic regime will intensify its nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs without hesitation because they now know the weakness of the United States. Postponing discussions on the nuclear program indirectly means that Iran is not going to stop. What are the future repercussions of this deal? Many independent journalists have reported that the current IRGC chief, Ahmad Wahidi, has ordered an intensification of the nuclear weapons development program. After a few months or years, Iran may have a nuclear bomb. Once Iran acquires nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, neither the United States nor any other country will be able to save Israel. The Islamic regime has the intent but not the capability to target the U.S. mainland; the day they gain that capability, they will target the U.S. mainland. In short, we can say that this is a trap for the U.S.
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Iran has proposed a deal to the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear talks to a later stage. President Trump has summoned a Situation Room meeting today to decide Washington’s response. Why accepting this deal by the U.S. would be a defeat for the United States and a big victory for Iran, let’s understand in simple language: The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war, and it will be open after the war once peace is restored. Then what was the objective of this war? This will remain a big question. The initial objectives of the U.S. and Israel were regime change, seizing enriched uranium, and destroying Iran’s nuclear and long-range missile programs. Have they achieved any of these? No. Rather, after this deal, the Islamic regime will intensify its nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs without hesitation because they now know the weakness of the United States. Postponing discussions on the nuclear program indirectly means that Iran is not going to stop. What are the future repercussions of this deal? Many independent journalists have reported that the current IRGC chief, Ahmad Wahidi, has ordered an intensification of the nuclear weapons development program. After a few months or years, Iran may have a nuclear bomb. Once Iran acquires nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, neither the United States nor any other country will be able to save Israel. The Islamic regime has the intent but not the capability to target the U.S. mainland; the day they gain that capability, they will target the U.S. mainland. In short, we can say that this is a trap for the U.S.

Baba Banaras™

36,866 views • 3 months ago

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a grave and unequivocal report on Iran’s nuclear program on Saturday. The agency presents a stark picture that serves as a clear warning sign: despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program. The report strongly reinforces what Israel has been saying for years — the purpose of Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful. This is evident from the alarming scope of Iran’s uranium enrichment activity. Such a level of enrichment exists only in countries actively pursuing nuclear weapons and has no civilian justification whatsoever. The report clearly indicates that Iran remains in non-compliance of its fundamental commitments and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and continues to withhold cooperation from IAEA inspectors. The international community must act now to stop Iran. See my comments at today’s international media briefing.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a grave and unequivocal report on Iran’s nuclear program on Saturday. The agency presents a stark picture that serves as a clear warning sign: despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program. The report strongly reinforces what Israel has been saying for years — the purpose of Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful. This is evident from the alarming scope of Iran’s uranium enrichment activity. Such a level of enrichment exists only in countries actively pursuing nuclear weapons and has no civilian justification whatsoever. The report clearly indicates that Iran remains in non-compliance of its fundamental commitments and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and continues to withhold cooperation from IAEA inspectors. The international community must act now to stop Iran. See my comments at today’s international media briefing.

Sharren Haskel השכל שרן

20,982 views • 1 year ago

Prof. John Mearsheimer: The United States and Israel have failed on every one of their objectives — regime change, eliminating enrichment capability, ballistic missiles, support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Every one. Israel is in real trouble because it has been unable to shut down Iran's nuclear program, which is the issue it cares about the most. There is a serious possibility that Iran will get nuclear weapons. If Israel and the United States cannot get a nuclear deal, there is a serious possibility Israel will use its nuclear weapons to attack Iran.
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Prof. John Mearsheimer: The United States and Israel have failed on every one of their objectives — regime change, eliminating enrichment capability, ballistic missiles, support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Every one. Israel is in real trouble because it has been unable to shut down Iran's nuclear program, which is the issue it cares about the most. There is a serious possibility that Iran will get nuclear weapons. If Israel and the United States cannot get a nuclear deal, there is a serious possibility Israel will use its nuclear weapons to attack Iran.

Clash Report

17,081 views • 23 days ago

Professor Mohammad Marandi reaffirmed that the success of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is contingent upon the end of the Israeli war on Lebanon and the withdrawal of occupation forces from #Lebanon, stressing that Iran "will accept nothing less." He added that #Iran is prepared for the agreement to fail if its core conditions are not met, noting that "everything that Iran demands in the agreement has to be fulfilled, otherwise, Iran will not carry out its obligations." Marandi further explained that Iran would not necessarily announce any formal suspension of its commitments, but could instead adjust its behavior gradually, such as by reducing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that while Iran is currently showing patience, it retains the ability to apply "pressure on the United States in a very subtle but very effective way," noting that global energy reserves are already being depleted. Seyed Mohammad Marandi #LebanonUnderAttack #LebanonCeasefire #USIranMoU #StraitOfHormuz
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Professor Mohammad Marandi reaffirmed that the success of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is contingent upon the end of the Israeli war on Lebanon and the withdrawal of occupation forces from #Lebanon, stressing that Iran "will accept nothing less." He added that #Iran is prepared for the agreement to fail if its core conditions are not met, noting that "everything that Iran demands in the agreement has to be fulfilled, otherwise, Iran will not carry out its obligations." Marandi further explained that Iran would not necessarily announce any formal suspension of its commitments, but could instead adjust its behavior gradually, such as by reducing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that while Iran is currently showing patience, it retains the ability to apply "pressure on the United States in a very subtle but very effective way," noting that global energy reserves are already being depleted. Seyed Mohammad Marandi #LebanonUnderAttack #LebanonCeasefire #USIranMoU #StraitOfHormuz

Al Mayadeen English

12,685 views • 1 month ago

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. is desperately trying to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear programme while needing to get it back to the negotiating table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The problem is that one of Iran's most important remaining nuclear facilities is believed to be buried too deep for even America's most powerful conventional bunker-buster bombs to reliably destroy. That has led some analysts to discuss a possibility that until recently would have been almost unthinkable: a U.S. tactical nuclear strike. The greatest danger wouldn't necessarily be Iran's immediate retaliation. It would be breaking an almost 80-year taboo on the use of nuclear weapons. That precedent wouldn't stay in the Middle East. Russia has repeatedly threatened nuclear escalation during the war in Ukraine but has so far stopped short of crossing that line. Part of that restraint comes from the enormous political cost of being the first country since 1945 to use a nuclear weapon in war. If the U.S crosses that line first, it's easier for others to follow. It becomes far harder for Washington and its allies to argue that Russia must never do something they have already done themselves. A tactical nuclear strike might solve one military problem in Iran. But it could also make nuclear weapons politically usable again in every future war that involves a rival with nuclear capabilities. Writer: Mhedi
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. is desperately trying to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear programme while needing to get it back to the negotiating table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The problem is that one of Iran's most important remaining nuclear facilities is believed to be buried too deep for even America's most powerful conventional bunker-buster bombs to reliably destroy. That has led some analysts to discuss a possibility that until recently would have been almost unthinkable: a U.S. tactical nuclear strike. The greatest danger wouldn't necessarily be Iran's immediate retaliation. It would be breaking an almost 80-year taboo on the use of nuclear weapons. That precedent wouldn't stay in the Middle East. Russia has repeatedly threatened nuclear escalation during the war in Ukraine but has so far stopped short of crossing that line. Part of that restraint comes from the enormous political cost of being the first country since 1945 to use a nuclear weapon in war. If the U.S crosses that line first, it's easier for others to follow. It becomes far harder for Washington and its allies to argue that Russia must never do something they have already done themselves. A tactical nuclear strike might solve one military problem in Iran. But it could also make nuclear weapons politically usable again in every future war that involves a rival with nuclear capabilities. Writer: Mhedi

Mario Nawfal

85,156 views • 15 days ago

In an interview for Al Mayadeen, Professor Mohammad Marandi argued that Iran has emerged from the US war in a stronger position and will not accept compromises that weaken its control over the Strait of Hormuz or its previously agreed positions. "Iran is not going to change its position on the Strait of Hormuz," Marandi asserted, adding that due to the renewed US aggression, "Iran will have further demands," especially regarding Yemen He stressed that Tehran is not currently seeking a ceasefire and remains prepared for escalation, stressing that "the Iranians won the war" and "have the upper hand," leaving Tehran with "no reason… to compromise on anything." Seyed Mohammad Marandi #Iran #WarOnIran #UnitedStates #StraitOfHormuz
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In an interview for Al Mayadeen, Professor Mohammad Marandi argued that Iran has emerged from the US war in a stronger position and will not accept compromises that weaken its control over the Strait of Hormuz or its previously agreed positions. "Iran is not going to change its position on the Strait of Hormuz," Marandi asserted, adding that due to the renewed US aggression, "Iran will have further demands," especially regarding Yemen He stressed that Tehran is not currently seeking a ceasefire and remains prepared for escalation, stressing that "the Iranians won the war" and "have the upper hand," leaving Tehran with "no reason… to compromise on anything." Seyed Mohammad Marandi #Iran #WarOnIran #UnitedStates #StraitOfHormuz

Al Mayadeen English

13,904 views • 15 days ago