Laith Marouf and Ehsan Safarnejad with Deep Dive Perspective on whether Iran's stand has broken Washington's ability to project power in the Middle East.
Ehsan argues Iran's domestically built industrial base and resilience under sanctions allowed Tehran to push back where other states could not. Laith argues recent events signal the end of Western naval projection and a century of air-power dominance, challenged by drones and hypersonic missiles.
They discuss failed attempts to divide Iran internally, US policy as bipartisan, geography and strategic depth, nuclear and non-nuclear deterrence, and asymmetric warfare as practiced by regional resistance groups.
Timeline:
00:00 Has Iran broken US power in the Middle East?
02:00 Introducing Laith Marouf and Ehsan — why Iran matters now
03:39 Iran's resilience: the industrial base argument
07:44 Are we seeing the end of Western naval and air dominance?
10:46 Size, terrain and resources: Iran's strategic depth
13:25 Was Iran underestimated?
15:00 Is US policy toward Iran bipartisan?
25:53 Nuclear risk and deterrence — the guests' debate
35:07 Mutually assured deterrence without nuclear weapons?
40:38 Reactor threats and the fallout debate — guests' claims
43:39 Asymmetric warfare: why guests say it has worked
46:59 Ground operations and spillover risk — scenario analysis
01:08:44 The guests' forecast: what happens to regional alliances if the US leaves?
01:11:00 Liberation vs influence: how the guests say Iran would act
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Geopolitical commentator, media activist and founder of Free Palestine TV, Laith Marouf, returns for an edition of the Resistance Media Report. We'll cover the latest developments across the fronts in West Asia and developments in the region.
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Yemen strikes a Saudi-linked vessel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as the U.S. faces severe munitions shortages after months of conflict with Iran. Journalist Laith Marouf breaks down the latest developments: depleted U.S. long-range missile stocks, Iran’s continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, China’s new restrictions on drone-related exports to the U.S., and the broader shift toward a multipolar order.
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While President Trump is threatening to commit more war crimes by targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in Iran, the Iranian armed forces are continuing their strategic response, degrading the U.S. Military’s capabilities across West Asia.
The conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and Iran continues to raise questions about the possibility of a wider regional confrontation.
In this episode of Deep Dive Perspective, journalist and media analyst Laith Marouf joins us to discuss developments on the Israel–Lebanon front, the role of Hezbollah, the strategic calculations of Iran, and the broader implications for regional stability.
We explore military developments, political narratives, international diplomacy, the role of the United States, and what a prolonged conflict could mean for the future of the Middle East.
Whether you agree or disagree with the perspectives discussed, this conversation aims to examine the forces shaping one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of our time.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Why Israel Keeps Returning to Lebanon
01:59 Battlefield Reality vs Political Narrative
04:43 The Israeli Military and the Question of Morale
09:52 Escalation and Civilian Displacement
11:42 The Wider Regional Stakes
18:11 Iran, Hezbollah and Ceasefire Dynamics
23:59 Global Power and Political Influence
28:32 The Future Beyond the Conflict
32:29 Democracy, Power and Political Systems
38:32 The Future of the Resistance Axis
46:20 Closing Thoughts
About the Guest:
Laith Marouf is a Canadian journalist, media consultant and political commentator. He founded Free Palestine TV in 2023 and has worked extensively in community media, communications strategy and international affairs. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at the Community Media Advocacy Centre and regularly provides analysis on Middle East politics, media narratives and geopolitical developments.
What really changed after March 2 in Lebanon—and why does it matter globally?
Laith Marouf breaks down the shifting balance of power after Iran’s resistance against US and Israeli aggression.
In this in-depth conversation, Laith Marouf unpacks the rapidly evolving situation in Lebanon, the role of Hezbollah, and the broader geopolitical implications of the US-Iran confrontation.
We explore:
What has unfolded in Lebanon since March 2
The reality of Israeli occupation and continued aggression
The complex relationship between the Beirut government and Hezbollah
How Iran’s resistance is reshaping the Axis of Resistance
What this means for Palestine and regional liberation movements
The future of US-backed regimes in West Asia
The emerging political and media order in a post-unipolar world
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Laith Marouf and Dr Jamal Wakim, professor of International Relations & Political Science at the Lebanese University, discuss the first ever retaliation by Iran towards the assassination of its nuclear scientists, with the attack on offices & residences of Zionist nuclear scientists in Dimona and Arad, Trumps threats to attack Iran’s electricity plants, and Iran’s threat to retaliate in kind, UK nuclear subs on the way, US troops leaving Iraq, and much more.
Laith Marouf is joined by Ali Jezzini, al-Mayadeen’s Military Analyst; and they discuss the latest in the war fronts of West Asia, including umpteenth Jewish failed invasion of Khiam, “negotiations” between the PM of Lebanon and his imaginary friends, Iraq war on all fronts, UK & France clandestine involvement in the war, and much more.
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Laith Marouf sits down with journalist Zaynab Mayladan, who focuses on refugee issues, and they discuss the realities of internal displacement in Lebanon in the 7 days since Hezbollah began retaliating to the 14 months of “ceasefire” violations by the Zionists.
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Dimitri Lascaris speaks with Laith Marouf, Executive Director of Free Palestine TV, about the ongoing crimes of Western elites in West Asia, and the escalating repression of dissent in the West.
