The Interview
Mohammad Marandi: Is Middle East conflict what Iran really wants?
Jan 17, 2024
Stephen Sackur talks to Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian academic who has advised his government during nuclear negotiations. They discuss Iran's regional strategy, the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea and its impact on Israeli ports, Gaza's situation and Iran's role in supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, division among Iranian people and the role of women in Iran, and defending Iran's treatment of women and human rights.
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- Iran maintains support for various regional groups based on anti-colonial vision and a commitment to defend against perceived aggression.
- Iran rejects claims that its support for resistance is affected by vulnerabilities and highlights the role and empowerment of women within the country.
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Iran's Regional Strategy and Ambitions
Iran's regional strategy and ambitions have come under intense focus since Hamas attacked southern Israel from Gaza. Israel has accused Iran of funding and arming not only Hamas, but also Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as armed groups in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. The recent attacks by Houthi fighters in Yemen on shipping in the Red Sea have further escalated tensions. While the US and UK have responded with airstrikes, Iran sees these actions as evidence of American imperialism. The situation raises concerns about the potential for a wider and dangerous conflict in the Middle East.
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