Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Seyed M. Marandi: Israel & Iran Prepare for War — ‘America First’ Says No to U.S. Intervention
Nov 3, 2025
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor at Tehran University and former advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiation team, discusses the brewing tensions between Israel and Iran. He examines the potential for conflict and highlights how American isolationism impacts U.S.-Israel relations. Marandi also explores the role of regional proxies, the implications of Russia and China supplying Iran despite sanctions, and the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire. His insights provide a lens into how historical U.S. attitudes shape today's geopolitical landscape.
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Iran's Main Target Is The Persian Gulf
- Iran's offensive capabilities target the Persian Gulf and U.S. assets more than Israel.
- That deterrent makes direct U.S. involvement in a war with Iran far riskier and costlier.
Don't Count On Easy U.S. Escalation
- Avoid assuming U.S. escalation dominance when planning regional interventions.
- Consider logistics, simultaneous theaters, and domestic opposition before expecting U.S. support.
Sanctions Rejection Boosts Iran's Arms Access
- Russia and China publicly reject UN snapback sanctions and can supply Iran with advanced systems.
- That access is shrinking Israel's technological edge and strengthening Iran's defenses.