Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Strikes BACK – Missiles Hit Kuwait & U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain!

Iran's recent retaliatory strikes are described as disproportionate, hitting harder than the initial American attacks. The U.S. and Western media are accused of lying about the effectiveness of Iranian missiles and drones, falsely claiming they are all shot down. This deception is part of a broader manipulation to control oil prices and public perception.

The host mentions IRGC statements about hitting an oil tanker and Iranian responses to American drone attacks on Qeshm and Sirik. Professor Marandi states, 'The Iranians are striking their targets with high efficiency... During the past two strikes the Iranians have been hitting the Americans harder in retaliation than in the past.' He also refutes claims of tankers passing through Hormuz, calling it 'completely untrue.'

Iran's military strength, particularly in missile and drone technology, has grown significantly since the war began. They are rapidly producing advanced weapons, improving precision, and developing new methods to bypass defense shields. Older missiles are being used in current exchanges to clear inventory and test air defenses, making way for newer, more sophisticated armaments.

Professor Marandi states, 'militarily speaking, the Iranians are stronger today than they were before the war. And their missiles are larger in number, their advanced missiles have increased.' He adds, 'they're reading getting rid of the older missiles in these in these exchanges... so that they can empty their underground missile bases of the older missiles and focus on the newer missiles that are being rapidly produced.'

Iran has adopted a new, explicit strategy: any attack on Lebanon or Hezbollah will trigger a direct Iranian response. This marks a significant shift, as Iran has not previously declared such a direct retaliatory policy for actions against its regional allies, especially in Lebanon. This commitment aims to deter Israeli aggression and prevent a civil war scenario in Lebanon.

The host notes, 'this is the first time Iran coming out and saying that if you attack Lebanon, if you attack Hezbollah, we're going to respond.' Professor Marandi confirms this, stating, 'Iran is basically saying that we're going back to war for the sake of Lebanon.'

The current Lebanese president and prime minister are accused of collaborating with Western NGOs, embassies, and Gulf regimes to undermine Hezbollah and the resistance movement. This includes preventing aid from Iran and Iraq to Lebanese civilians and restricting the movement of predominantly Shia refugees, aiming to demoralize resistance supporters.

Professor Marandi states, 'the Lebanese president who was installed by the Americans has spoke out against Iran and and the resistance.' He further elaborates, 'the Saudis, the Qataris, the regimes in the Persian Gulf, the Western NGOs and Western embassies are all cooperating with the president, the prime minister... to create this wall to prevent people from moving around in their own country.'