Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran SHUTS DOWN Geneva Talks Over MoU Implementation
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Takeaways
- ❖Iran has suspended Geneva negotiations, citing US and Israeli violations of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- ❖Israel's continued attacks in southern Lebanon, causing civilian casualties, directly contradict the MOU's commitment to Lebanese sovereignty.
- ❖The US has reportedly failed to transfer Iranian assets as stipulated by the MOU, further fueling Iran's distrust.
- ❖Iran is strategically restricting oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US economy, which is vulnerable due to depleted strategic petroleum reserves.
- ❖The US military has reportedly withdrawn crisis action teams and air assets from the region, indicating a reduced capacity or willingness to intervene militarily on Israel's behalf.
- ❖Despite growing domestic criticism and economic leverage, the US administration under Trump shows reluctance to impose concrete measures against Israel.
- ❖The speakers predict a high chance of Iranian missile strikes against Israel and continued economic pressure via the Strait of Hormuz.
Insights
1MOU Violation and Geneva Talks Suspension
Iran has suspended negotiations in Geneva, citing immediate and multiple violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by both the United States and Israel. Professor Marandi states that the first part of the MOU, which requires the US to stop the genocide and ensure Lebanese territorial integrity, is being violated by Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. Additionally, Trump's public statements about not releasing Iranian money contradict the agreement.
negotiations in Geneva are suspended and postponed to a later date until the MOU terms are implemented. (Host, ). The very first part of the MOU is being violated... Trump said that Iran is not going to see any of its money... nothing has come to Iran. (Marandi, - ).
2Israel's Escalating Attacks in Lebanon
Israel is conducting severe attacks in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, resulting in significant civilian casualties (over 47 killed, 106 injured reported). These actions are framed as "murdering women and children" and "slaughtering families" by Professor Marandi, who also notes Israel's stated intention to "flattening all the villages."
Israel was bombing last night. And today, Nabatieh and all the regions around Nabatieh, more than 47 people were killed. And 106 were injured (Host, ). his father-in-law was killed. So, this is this is what is going on. They're murdering women and children. They're slaughtering families. (Marandi, ).
3US Military Posture Shift
The US military has taken down its crisis action teams (CATs) and joint operations centers, which were operating 24/7 since the war's start. The only active unit, Air Combat and Command, is focused on withdrawing US aircraft from the region. This indicates that the US is not "geared up militarily" to retaliate on Israel's behalf if Iran strikes.
those have now been taken down. So, the United States right now is not standing up geared up militarily to do anything. The only unit that's active is called the Air Combat and Command. They're withdrawing. (Johnson, - ).
4Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Leverage
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as a key economic leverage point against the US. While not fully closed, traffic is significantly limited, creating oil shortages and putting pressure on the US economy, which is already vulnerable due to depleted strategic petroleum reserves (down to 349 million barrels, or 16 days' supply).
the Strait of Hormuz is once again closed. ... Iran will take action against any ship that is not in accordance with Iranian the Iranian system (Johnson, - ). The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve... was down to 349 million barrels. ... 16 days of uh of oil use (Johnson, - ). Iran is going to continue to build the pressure. (Marandi, ).
5US Reluctance to Pressure Israel
Despite the economic crisis and the MOU violations, Trump has shown "no inclination" to use concrete measures to rein in Israel, such as withdrawing Patriot batteries, THAAD systems, or suspending aid. The political backlash from the Israeli lobby is a significant deterrent.
Trump is un he's a I think he's combination of unable and unwilling... to really rein in uh the Israelis. (Johnson, ). he could do so by saying, 'Okay, we're withdrawing our Patriot batteries. We're withdrawing THAAD. Uh we're suspending the aid.' (Johnson, ).
Bottom Line
The US intelligence community reportedly warns that Israel is actively trying to sabotage the Iran-US MOU.
This highlights a deep internal conflict within US foreign policy interests, where a key ally is working against a US-brokered agreement, complicating de-escalation efforts.
For Iran, this intelligence could be used to further expose Israel's perceived obstructionist role and garner international sympathy for Iran's position as the compliant party.
Regional GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE) have shifted their stance, now pressuring the US to rein in Israel, moving away from earlier encouragement for US action against Iran.
This indicates a significant realignment of regional alliances and priorities, driven by the economic devastation and instability caused by the conflict, suggesting a broader regional desire for de-escalation.
The US could leverage this regional consensus to apply more unified pressure on Israel, potentially leading to a more stable regional security framework.
Lessons
- Monitor oil market fluctuations and global energy supply chains, as Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz could cause significant economic disruption.
- Evaluate the evolving US military posture in the Middle East, as a perceived withdrawal of support could alter regional power dynamics and risk calculations for all actors.
- Observe shifts in US domestic public and political opinion regarding Israel, particularly as economic pressures mount and the narrative around Israeli actions changes.
Quotes
"They're murdering women and children. They're slaughtering families. Western media in order to help the Israelis. Western journalists, Western media, legacy media, state media journalists. Uh they call these Hezbollah targets. All these little babies and children, these are all Hezbollah."
"The only thing that's actually going to finally overcome that narrative is the actual defeat of Israel. I'm I'm sorry to say, but that's it's that will that will be the shock required to awaken the Americans from this bizarre dream that they are living in."
"The real strength that Iran has is to put pressure on the US economy to force the United States to change its position."
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