Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile

The host asserts that Iran will not negotiate with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran considers it a regional issue to be decided solely by Iran and Oman, with plans to implement a toll system for passage, especially for countries that supported US actions against Iran. This is framed as a strategic outcome of the recent conflict.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Baghaei, stated the Strait of Hormuz is a regional issue for Iran and Oman to decide. The host believes Iran will pass a law through parliament to coordinate tolls with Oman, and that the US cannot change this reality. He states, 'There is no way for Iran to change its position, its policy on the Strait of Hormuz.'

The host argues that there is no substantive difference between Democratic and Republican administrations regarding Middle East policy. Both parties are seen as consistently providing Israel with military aid to pursue its 'Greater Israel' agenda, which involves expanding territory and destabilizing neighboring countries like Lebanon and Syria. This policy, according to the host, has weakened US allies globally.

The host states, 'There is no difference between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the Middle East.' He cites Anthony Blinken's actions as Secretary of State as an example of unwavering support for Israel, and claims Israel's agenda is 'the greater Israel' defined by 'capturing the land of other countries.'

Despite US support, the host contends that Israel is significantly weaker across military, economic, political, and internal dimensions compared to before the recent conflict. The society is described as fractured, with growing dissent against Benjamin Netanyahu, even among those who support actions in Gaza. This weakening is attributed to the failure of the war against Iran.

The host states, 'Israel today is nowhere close to what it was before this war has started.' He notes Hezbollah's ability to hit Israeli targets and claims Israel's economy is only 'amazing' in military equipment for 'killing people.' He concludes, 'Israel is weaker today than it was before the war started. Militarily, economically, politically, regionally, internally, the society is fractured in Israel.'

The host identifies a growing strategic partnership between Russia, Iran, and China, driven by their shared perception of the United States as a hegemonic enemy. This alliance aims to establish a new security architecture for Eurasia, challenging US influence through proxies like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The host states, 'Iran has no ally but its army. It's IRGC.' He then connects this to Russia's similar stance and the 'strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, between Iran and China.' He concludes, 'They're talking about a new security architecture for Eurasia.' and 'They're fighting the same enemy. That's why they're united.'