Prof. Mohammad Marandi | Iran vs The West: Is a Global Economic Crisis Next? | Mar. 19, 2026

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Are we on the brink of a global economic crisis? Discover how the escalating Iran vs The West dynamics will determine what happens next!

Welcome to the Deep Dive Perspective podcast. Today, Prof Marandi joins us to analyze the nuanced reality of Iran vs The West. As geopolitical tensions rise across the Middle East, many experts fear a global economic crisis is exactly what comes next. 

Prof Marandi breaks down the mainstream media narratives, complex regional responses, and the profound societal resilience shaping this historical moment. By examining the deep-rooted history of Iran vs The West, we explore how current foreign policy decisions might trigger a severe global economic crisis. 

Will international diplomacy finally prevail, or is a massive financial market shift what happens next? If you want the unfiltered truth behind the headlines, Prof Marandi delivers an unparalleled masterclass on international relations.

What do you think is the solution to this global tension? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Please hit the like button and subscribe to our channel to support independent journalism!

Guests Info:
Professor Mohammad Marandi is a prominent political analyst, academic, and professor of North American Studies at the University of Tehran, known for his expert insights into international relations and Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Timeline: 

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Middle East Crisis
00:01:21 - Prof Marandi on Iran's Geopolitical Stance
00:03:30 - Regional Alliances and Shifting Loyalties
00:05:56 - Media Propaganda vs. Ground Realities
00:07:42 - Analyzing Strategic Regional Responses
00:10:24 - Are We Facing a New Global Conflict?
00:13:11 - The Failure of the International Community
00:16:01 - Economic Meltdown and the Strait of Hormuz
00:18:49 - Dissecting US Foreign Policy Interventions
00:22:25 - The True Impact on Civilian Infrastructure
00:26:19 - Russia, China, and the Multipolar World
00:28:18 - A Paradigm Shift in Global Power Dynamics
00:31:00 - Conclusion: The Future of Western Hegemony

Seyed M. Marandi | Iran's 'End of Time' Missile Ready for New War | Aug. 31, 2025

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Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that another Israeli/US attack is likely coming, and Iran has prepared itself by developing new and more powerful missiles. Prof. Marandi also argues that the only influence the EU had over Iran was the threat of using the snap-back sanctions, and Iran will no longer listen to the EU, as the decision has been made to impose these sanctions.

Seyed M. Marandi | U.S. Naval Blockade & Ground Invasion of Iran? Apr. 16, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube



Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains the Iranian perspective on why the negotiations with the US failed, what to expect from the US naval blockade, and the likely war that will continue. Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team.

Seyed M. Marandi | Total War - Attacking Nuclear Plants, Desalination & Infrastructure| Mar. 22, 2026

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the targeting of nuclear plants, desalination plants, critical infrastructure, and the civilian population. Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz (capitulation), otherwise the US will destroy Iran's energy facilities. Then there will be no limits on Iran's response, and the consequences will be global. The future of global stability will be decided over the next few days. Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team.

Prof. Seyed M. Marandi | Iran - Israel War Is Not Over | June 26, 2025

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube 

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses why the end of the war is only temporary.

Mohammad Marandi | Violent Riots & a Massive War Coming | Jan. 12, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube



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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses violent riots, pro-government rallies and the massive war with the US and Israel on the horizon.

Seyed M. Marandi| Ready for War - Iran's Major Retaliation| Feb. 13, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube



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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that even a small token attack on Iran will trigger total war.

Seyed Mohammad Marandi | Iran Prepares for War with America | June 19, 2025

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube

 

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. 

 Prof. Marandi discusses the US preparations to enter the war directly, and Iran's preparations to fight the US. Trump will only accept Iran's surrender, yet he does not appear to have the means to achieve this objective. What will happen if US strikes are ineffective and US military assets in the region are attacked? The only path forward now is reckless escalation.

Seyed M. Marandi | Expect Strategic Ambiguity on Iran's Nuclear Program | Sept. 8, 2025

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Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that it is reasonable to expect more strategic ambiguity on Iran's nuclear program as a result of the attack on Iran and the possibility of future attacks.

Seyed M. Marandi | Turkey’s Strategic Reimagining of the Middle East | Aug. 4, 2025

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube



Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses Turkey's strategic reimagining of the region.

Seyed M. Marandi | Israel Breaks Ceasefire, Iran Retaliates With Missile Strikes | Apr. 8, 2026

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the ceasefire - what was agreed and how it is broken. Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team.

Mohammad Marandi | Syria Unravels & U.S. Threatens Iran | Jan. 21, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube



Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi discusses the unravelling of Syria and US threats of war against Iran.

Prof. Mohammad Marandi | Iran Forces Lebanon Ceasefire | Apr. 17, 2026

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Description:
Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies at the University of Tehran, joins Rania Khalek to break down the 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that took effect on April 17 — and Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire."

Marandi explains how Iran forced the ceasefire, stating bluntly: "Iran is not going to forsake Lebanon." He also warns that despite the pause, Tehran is actively preparing for a potential second phase of the U.S.-Israel war, one that could drag the global economy "into the abyss."

Seyed M. Marandi | U.S. Attacked World's Largest Gas Field & Iran Declares Economic War | Mar. 18, 2026

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi argues that Iran has declared economic war after the US and Israel attacked South Pars, the world's largest gas field. Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team.

Seyed M. Marandi | Yemen Joins the War - Red Sea Could Be Blocked Next | Mar. 29, 2026

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the ongoing escalation in the Iran War—and why Yemen's sudden entry could be a game-changer. Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. (Some of the video is lagging due to the ongoing bombing of Tehran).

Prof. Seyed M. Marandi | Iran Just HIT US Navy HARD in Strait of Hormuz, Trump STUNNED | Apr. 19, 2026

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Prof. Mohammad Marandi joins to discuss the massive turn that the war on Iran has taken as the Strait of Hormuz becomes the flashpoint for major escalation between the IRGC and the US Navy.

Seyed M. Marandi | Iran DESTROYS MQ-9 Drone Over Hormuz, Gulf States HUMILIATE Trump | May 7, 2026

Source: Danny Haiphong youtube



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Mohammad Marandi joins the show to discuss the latest developments in Iran's retaliation to the war as Trump shows major signs of desperation for a deal on US terms. We review the latest news and analysis on not only the war, but the regional situation in West Asia and the state of the empire in day 69 of US Israeli aggression.

Mohammad Marandi | Is the Global South Doing Enough for Iran? | Mar. 6, 2026

Source: India & Global Left youtube



Description:
In this interview, Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses the ongoing war involving Iran and the role of Western powers, media narratives, and regional alliances.

Seyed M. Marandi | 'Ultimately, Iran and the resistance are going to strike the Israeli regime.' | Apr. 9, 2026

Source: The Cradle youtube

Description:
Dr. Mohammad Marandi is an Iranian academic, intellectual and political analyst, and professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran.

Counter Currents | Larry Johnson | Inside Iran : The Truth About Protests, Sanctions, and War | Nima Alkhorshid, Prof. Mohammad Marandi | Jan. 13, 2026

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As tensions around Iran continue to rise, voices inside the country offer a different picture about protests, sanctions, and outside pressure. Larry Johnson is joined by Prof. Mohammad Marandi and Nima Alkhorshid (Dialog Works) to break it down.

Timeline:
00:00 Back in Iran After 12 Years — Here’s What Changed
04:44 How Iran Survived Decades of Sanctions
15:44 How Persian-Language Media Fuels Unrest
20:03 Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran’s Unrest — How CIA–Mossad Regime Change Operation works
26:03 Iran's Case — How Illegal Wars Become ‘Necessary’
34:00 Daily Life in Iran Under Inflation
40:32 Iran Is a Battleground Between East and West
43:13 Iran’s Economic Future with China and Russia
49:58 What a War with Iran Would Actually Look Like