# Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In as Israel Digs In - Hezbollah Crushes the Buffer Zone Plan

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-06-30T22:57:23+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dialogue-works/episodes/seyed-m-marandi-iran-steps-in-as-israel-digs-in-hezbollah-cr
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## Resource

This interview explores the latest US-Iran tensions and the broader Middle East crisis. We discuss the recent MOU, highlighting American violations regarding frozen assets and regional security. The conversation delves into Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against US non-compliance. We also analyze controversial new agreements in Lebanon, efforts to dismantle the Axis of Resistance, and maneuvers in Syria. Finally, we examine Iran's enhanced military capabilities, upgraded air defenses, and the shifting mindset of the Iranian public post-conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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