Description:
The ongoing confrontation between Iran and the alliance of United States and Israel has escalated into one of the most dangerous crises in the Middle East.
In this interview, Iranian political analyst and professor Foad Izadi discusses the impact of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the situation inside the country, and how Iran is preparing for what could become a long regional war.
We discuss the daily life of ordinary Iranians under the attacks, strikes on oil depots and refineries, and the diplomatic stance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding Iran’s relations with neighboring Gulf countries.
Izadi also responds to reports from the United States National Intelligence Council suggesting that bombing campaigns or decapitation strikes would not change the Iranian government. We examine the statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that military operations will continue despite diplomatic messaging.
Key topics in this interview include:
• How the war is affecting everyday life inside Iran
• US-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
• President Pezeshkian’s diplomatic strategy toward regional neighbors
• The role of the IRGC’s drone and missile capabilities
• Whether Iran is preparing for a long war of attrition
• The role of Iran’s regional allies including Hezbollah and Hamas
• The impact of the war on Palestine and Gaza
• Whether the Global South can play a role in supporting Iran
• Izadi’s message to Americans about propaganda and public perception of the war
Professor Izadi argues that despite political tensions, Iranians do not hate Americans, and that the conflict is rooted in geopolitical power struggles rather than hostility between peoples.
This interview provides an important perspective rarely heard in Western media about the US-Israel-Iran war and the broader Middle East crisis.
