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Andrei Martyanov; Israel Backs Off, Russia Doubles Down, What's Coming Next.
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Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:
- 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?
- Why did Iran choose not to use cruise missiles in its attack on Israel despite possessing them?
- How effective are the Patriot missile systems, as claimed by Trump, against modern ballistic missiles?
- Do you believe Netanyahu's initial plan was regime change in Iran, and if so, why did it fail?
- Is there confusion among global powers like Russia, China, and Iran about Trump’s erratic behavior and rhetoric?
Andrei Martianov:
- 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.
- Iran likely avoided using subsonic cruise missiles because they are easier to intercept and less effective compared to their advanced ballistic missiles.
- Patriot systems are obsolete and ineffective against modern ballistic missiles; Trump's claims are exaggerated and misleading.
- Netanyahu and Trump underestimated Iran, believing in quick victories and Western military superiority, which led to strategic failure.
- No, countries like Russia understand Trump well—they see him as impulsive, narcissistic, and unreliable, which undermines U.S. credibility globally.
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