U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi

**US-Israeli Alliance’s War on Iran: A Strategic Failure**

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The US and Israel launched a war against Iran, hoping for a quick win. However, their miscalculations have led to a prolonged conflict that has spread across the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains shut, causing fuel prices to skyrocket.

According to Mohammad Marandi, professor of English literature and orientalism at Tehran University, the US and Israel have failed in their objectives. They were expecting a quick victory, but Iran’s retaliation has been effective. The professor explains that Arab countries hosting American bases are not neutral players; they are being punished for facilitating the war.

The longer the war lasts, the worse it will be for the US and Israel. As time goes on, oil prices will increase, and the world will recognize that this is not Iran’s fault, but rather the result of the Trump regime and Netanyahu’s actions.

Marandi emphasizes that Iran has been preparing for this war over the past eight months, making significant changes to its launching capabilities and protecting its factories. He notes that Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran’s allies in Iraq, and Houthis in Yemen are all involved in fighting Israel, but their pace of escalation is being controlled by Iran.

The professor argues that Iran does not want to destroy the global economy; it wants a managed war that will force the US and Israel to recognize their mistakes. He believes that the US is in deep trouble, running out of ammunition, and the war is costly at multiple levels.

Marandi concludes that Iran’s minimal demands are for full compensation, recognition of its sovereign rights, and respect for its peaceful nuclear program. He emphasizes that Iran has faced two attacks in eight months, and its nuclear posture was a strategic mistake. However, he notes that the fatwa against nuclear weapons remains in place, as Iran wants to avoid destabilizing the region.

Ultimately, Marandi believes that the US and Israel will suffer a strategic defeat, and it is up to them to recognize their mistakes and take responsibility for the war’s consequences.