Iran WRECKS Trump & Israel's War Plan! Yemen RAZES Riyadh | Mohammad Marandi

Summary

Host Danny Haiphong frames the region as nearing another major escalation, citing reported Iranian military exercises and missile launches, US military supplies arriving in Israel, attacks on tankers near the Gulf, and Yemeni strikes on Saudi targets. He says Washington is weighing its response and may become more directly involved.

Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi argues that the US and its partners are preparing to renew military action against Iran, while noting that a new attack is not certain. He describes the Saudi-led campaign against Yemen as aggression and characterizes Yemeni attacks as retaliation for renewed fighting and the long-running siege.

Marandi’s Assessments

Marandi says Yemen has developed significant missile and drone capabilities despite the blockade. He argues that Saudi Arabia is more vulnerable after years of war and its involvement in the conflict with Iran. He also says Iran is tightening control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to reduced oil flows and pressure on energy markets.

He warns that a wider war could lead to attacks on US-aligned states’ oil and gas infrastructure, draw in Iraqi resistance groups, and trigger a severe global economic crisis. These are Marandi’s predictions and assessments, not independently established outcomes.

Marandi criticizes regional governments—including Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and potentially Turkey and Pakistan—for what he describes as cooperation with US and Israeli military aims. He urges them not to take part in the conflict, saying their populations may oppose such involvement.

Gaza and the Wider Conflict

Marandi presents support for Palestinian liberation as central to Iran’s and Yemen’s positions. He accuses Israel and its supporters of continuing violence and deprivation in Gaza despite claims of a ceasefire, and argues that Western governments’ failure to hold Israel accountable enables the wider conflict.

Discussing Donald Trump’s public remarks, Marandi portrays the president’s rhetoric and his supporters’ reactions as evidence of political extremism. He also rejects claims that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, citing his view that international inspections found no evidence of a weapons program.

Energy Supplies and De-escalation

On reports of Russian diesel supplies to the United States, Marandi says they would not resolve broader shortages if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. He concludes that stopping the fighting and lifting sieges are necessary to prevent further escalation.

Presenters and Contributor

• Danny Haiphong
• Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi