{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/684c77486770b65af40342d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mohammed Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: Israel Strikes Iran, Iran to HIT BACK HARD!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1749841618912-c3920607-bd1e-4a7f-bb6f-a067da830ea7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>Israel hit Iran; U.S. aided to pressure Iran; Iran plans strong response.</h2><h2><br></h2><p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>What has happened in Iran, and why did the U.S. support Israel's plan to attack Iran?</li><li>Did the Israeli attack achieve its intended goals?</li><li>How is Europe responding to the situation, and why are they framing Iran negatively?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Larry C. Johnson:</strong></p><ol><li>The U.S. was directly involved in planning the attack—sharing intelligence, supplying weapons, and coordinating with Israel. Trump openly admitted knowing about the attack in advance.</li><li>No, the attack did not achieve a decisive victory. Similar to past conflicts, initial claims of success often fade as reality sets in. Iran suffered damage but remains capable of retaliation.</li><li>Western media and leaders are engaged in an organized campaign to demonize Iran. They use misinformation, political bias, and historical distortions to justify Israeli actions.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Professor Morandi:</strong></p><ol><li>Iran expected attacks on military or nuclear sites but not the targeting of senior officials. This was a major miscalculation. New commanders are now in place, and Iran will respond severely.</li><li>No, the full impact is unclear. There’s a lot of fake news and psychological warfare against Iran, including AI-generated content. Some reports are false, while others confirm real damage and casualties.</li><li>European statements are misleading and politically motivated. Iran is acting within international law regarding its nuclear program. These countries are complicit in supporting Israel’s actions.</li></ol><h2><br></h2>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}