Neutrality Studies

🚨 New Strikes Imminent. Iran Prepares Knockout Blow | Prof. S.M. Marandi

May 1, 2026·49 min
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Pascal Lottaz speaks with Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran about conditions in Iran, the risk of a new US and Israeli attack, sanctions and shipping pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf state exposure, OPEC, ideology and resistance, and the lessons of past nuclear talks. Marandi argues Iran now wants mutual steps, tougher terms, and no more one sided deals.Links:Seyed Mohammad Marandi on Xhttps://x.com/s_m_marandiNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic)Merch: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.comDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:26 Iran update and threat of new attacks00:05:31 US war capacity and sanctions pressure00:12:20 Strait of Hormuz and shipping tolls00:20:55 UAE OPEC exit and Gulf state risks00:31:35 Resistance doctrine and ideology00:39:58 Iran terms for any future deal00:47:18 Closing and where to follow Marandi

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