Speaking at Al Mayadeen's The Grand Standoff, Prof. Mohammed Marandi said Iran is adopting a more "prolonged" military posture, indicating its new underground missile base, the reported strike on a US radar facility in Oman, plans to maintain highly enriched uranium, and the lifting of previous missile restrictions. According to him, these developments could place distant American bases as Porto Garcia and Europe reach Iran's reach. "When you put all of these together, it is clear that Iran is pushing for escalation," Marandi said, adding that Iran is increasing the pressure on the US through its actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi claimed that Trump and Netanyahu are now in weaker political positions, while "the balance of power has shifted to Iran." He warned that another conflict could have devastating consequences for the world economy, but emphasized that Iran ultimately seeks to end the war.

Speaking at Al Mayadeen's The Grand Standoff, Prof. Mohammed Marandi said Iran is adopting a more "prolonged" military posture, indicating its new underground missile base, the reported strike on a US radar facility in Oman, plans to maintain highly enriched uranium, and the lifting of previous missile restrictions. According to him, these developments could place distant American bases as Porto Garcia and Europe reach Iran's reach. "When you put all of these together, it is clear that Iran is pushing for escalation," Marandi said, adding that Iran is increasing the pressure on the US through its actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi claimed that Trump and Netanyahu are now in weaker political positions, while "the balance of power has shifted to Iran." He warned that another conflict could have devastating consequences for the world economy, but emphasized that Iran ultimately seeks to end the war.