Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE
Iran's strategic posture after the 12-day war: shifting from defense to offense while pursuing diplomacy in Oman. Officials warn that any U.S. or Israeli attack would trigger immediate regional retaliation—targeting oil infrastructure, Gulf bases, and Israel—collapsing global energy markets and the world economy. Despite Western pressure, Iran refuses to abandon sovereignty or regional allies. Military capabilities have expanded with Russian/Chinese cooperation: advanced air defense systems, underground missile bases, and drone networks. Public opinion in Iran increasingly supports nuclear…
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