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Mohammed Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: Israel Strikes Iran, Iran to HIT BACK HARD!
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Israel hit Iran; U.S. aided to pressure Iran; Iran plans strong response.
Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:
- What has happened in Iran, and why did the U.S. support Israel's plan to attack Iran?
- Did the Israeli attack achieve its intended goals?
- How is Europe responding to the situation, and why are they framing Iran negatively?
Larry C. Johnson:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Professor Morandi:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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