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Mohammad Marandi: No More Cover-Ups!, Iran Issues Final Warning to Trump
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Iran asserts its victory in the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, exposing Israeli and U.S. military overreach and depletion of defense systems. Iranian officials warn of a stronger response if attacked again, while dismissing Trump’s threats as erratic and disrespectful. Iran continues advancing its nuclear and defense programs, unphased by Western pressure. The interview highlights U.S. complicity in Israel’s actions in Gaza, calls European support for Israel hypocritical, and dismisses the two-state solution as a deceptive facade. Iran strengthens ties with Russia and China, rejects foreign interference in Armenia’s sovereignty, and warns against any threat to the Zangezur corridor. Erdogan and Azerbaijan’s alignment with Israel is criticized as short-sighted, with predictions of regional realignment as U.S. influence wanes. The West’s moral credibility is eroding, while Iran positions itself as a resilient counterforce in a shifting global order.
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