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PROF. MOHAMMAD MARANDI: Trump’s Iran War Is Backfiring — Iran Will NOT Surrender. What Happens Next?

Sep 4, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Judge Andrew Napolitano, broadcasting from Moscow, interviews Professor Mohammad Mirandi from Tehran to analyze the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. They discuss the US attack on an Iranian wedding, the destruction of nuclear facilities, and the implementation of a naval blockade that Mirandi argues constitutes a war against civilians. The conversation highlights the US refusal to honor the signed memorandum of understanding and the resulting Iranian retaliation against regional economic assets. Mirandi asserts that the war is backfiring on Trump’s political base whil…

Topics discussed

Intro: The illegitimacy of preemptive war Welcome from Moscow and preview of Iran conflict Sponsor segment: MyPatri Supply emergency food kits Introduction of Professor Mirandi from Tehran Casualty counts: US strikes on weddings and schools Symbolic impact of civilian attacks on Iranian unity Vance denies US responsibility for wedding strike Mirandi rebuts Vance: US indifference vs IRGC care Critique of stalled investigations and US narratives Vance claims no active war; discusses ship attacks Mirandi: US blockade and regional partners in war MOU violations and MAGA base opposition to war Economic fallout: Suffering in Iran and Gulf states Trump's violation of signed MOU at Versailles Iranian leadership statements on Netanyahu and Trump Escalating retaliation and Strait of Hormuz restrictions Impact of new sanctions on Iranian economy Iran's shift to offensive strategy and leadership signals Closing remarks and future episode preview
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