{"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/685ca8997cd58072a5b3fb04?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andrei Martyanov; Israel Backs Off, Russia Doubles Down, What's Coming Next.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1750902112839-e3bad51b-0df4-4f29-87d9-dee70062345e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>What is your understanding of the recent developments between Iran and Israel, especially regarding the involvement of ISIS and the lack of a real ceasefire?</li><li>Why did Iran choose not to use cruise missiles in its attack on Israel despite possessing them?</li><li>How effective are the Patriot missile systems, as claimed by Trump, against modern ballistic missiles?</li><li>Do you believe Netanyahu's initial plan was regime change in Iran, and if so, why did it fail?</li><li>Is there confusion among global powers like Russia, China, and Iran about Trump’s erratic behavior and rhetoric?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Andrei Martianov:</strong></p><ol><li>The conflict shows that Israel relied heavily on U.S. support but failed to anticipate Iran’s military capabilities, leading to significant damage and no real ceasefire.</li><li>Iran likely avoided using subsonic cruise missiles because they are easier to intercept and less effective compared to their advanced ballistic missiles.</li><li>Patriot systems are obsolete and ineffective against modern ballistic missiles; Trump's claims are exaggerated and misleading.</li><li>Netanyahu and Trump underestimated Iran, believing in quick victories and Western military superiority, which led to strategic failure.</li><li>No, countries like Russia understand Trump well—they see him as impulsive, narcissistic, and unreliable, which undermines U.S. credibility globally.</li></ol>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}