Prof. Mohammad Marandi : Iran and Israel’s False Flags

Western sanctions over 47 years have pushed Iran toward independence and alliances with Russia, China, BRICS, and the SCO. Obama initiated maximum pressure sanctions, not Trump, and Western sanctions have killed 40-50 million people globally over 30-40 years.

Secondary sanctions on Chinese banks holding U.S. debt would be self-defeating for the American administration.

The U.S. will target all countries, but Iran considers Persian Gulf states co-conspirators and will retaliate against their imports and exports if Iran is targeted.

The Air Force One evacuation was a false flag orchestrated by Mossad to terrorize President Trump and derail diplomacy.

Trump was humiliated and misled by Israel but continues to escalate, raising questions about whether he is compromised or ideologically driven.

The CIA assessed Mossad's Air Force One threat intelligence as low confidence, yet Trump rejected U.S. intel in favor of Israeli claims.

Regional fighting continues in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, while U.S. sanctions aim to collapse Iranian society through starvation.

Iranian resolve and allies will prevent U.S. success, and sanctions will instead wreck the global economy via rising fuel prices and shortages.

Trump's statements are short-sighted, childish, and lack historical foresight, making him less credible than a driver.

Iranians ignore Trump's words and focus only on ground realities because he lacks credibility and broke the MOU immediately.

Trump's announcement of economic warfare against Iran is an admission that the U.S. has suffered military defeat.

The announcement shows U.S. barbarism and Trump's failure, as Iran's strategic military assets are underground and its capabilities have improved.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is hindered by depth limitations on the Omani side and lack of insurance coverage.

Iran tolerates limited small-ship shuttling via Gulf state agreements but will shut down the strait and strike ports if the U.S. escalates.

80% of shipping now uses the U.S.-protected Omani route, allowing more oil to exit despite Iranian threats.

The CNN report is misleading; traffic has plummeted, causing global shortages, and Iran manages shipping via bilateral agreements, not U.S. protection.