MintCast Inside Tehran: “This Is the Most United Iran Has Been Since Saddam’s War”
Jun 17, 2025
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, offers a unique perspective from Tehran amid ongoing conflict. He argues that Israel's military actions have inadvertently united Iran more than ever since Saddam's war. Marandi also critiques the U.S. withdrawal from diplomacy under Trump and exposes how Western media distort narratives about the conflict. He highlights the resilience of Iran's defenses and warns of the broader implications of misinformation in shaping public perceptions and geopolitical relations.
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Marandi's Close Call During Bombing
- Seyed Mohammad Marandi was inside a building that Israeli forces targeted but refused to leave to do important interviews.
- He experienced firsthand the bombing of the Iranian national broadcaster, which killed journalists and staff members.
Israeli Attacks Unite Iran
- Israeli attacks on Iran have strengthened Iranian unity more than at any time since the Saddam Hussein invasion.
- The Israeli regime's bombing of civilians has outraged Iranians demanding stronger government response.
Marandi’s Heated Interview With Morgan
- Marandi engaged in a heated on-air debate with Piers Morgan, challenging his narratives and exposing hypocrisy.
- Morgan’s listing of Iranian regime’s supposed faults contrasted sharply with ongoing Israeli civilian bombings ignored by Western media.
