# 🚨 New Strikes Imminent. Iran Prepares Knockout Blow | Prof. S.M. Marandi

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Published: 2026-05-01T03:06:28+00:00
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Pascal Lottaz speaks with Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran about conditions in Iran, the risk of a new US and Israeli attack, sanctions and shipping pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf state exposure, OPEC, ideology and resistance, and the lessons of past nuclear talks. Marandi argues Iran now wants mutual steps, tougher terms, and no more one sided deals. Links: Seyed Mohammad Marandi on X https://x.com/s_m_marandi Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic) Merch: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Donation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:26 Iran update and threat of new attacks 00:05:31 US war capacity and sanctions pressure 00:12:20 Strait of Hormuz and shipping tolls 00:20:55 UAE OPEC exit and Gulf state risks 00:31:35 Resistance doctrine and ideology 00:39:58 Iran terms for any future deal 00:47:18 Closing and where to follow Marandi

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