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Main Topic:
Mohammad Marandi discusses the events leading up to and following the "12 Day War" (likely a conflict involving Iran and Israel), focusing on alleged US and IAEA treachery and the impact on Iranian public opinion.
Key Points:
- Failed Negotiations: After Trump took office, indirect negotiations between Iran and the US (mediated by Oman) occurred regarding Iran's nuclear program. Initially, the US (through Witkoff) seemed amenable to Iran enriching uranium at 3.67% for nuclear energy purposes.
- US Conspiracy: The US position shifted, with demands for Iran to completely halt its enrichment program and other actions violating Iranian sovereignty. This shift occurred while negotiations were ongoing, suggesting a conspiracy with Israel.
- Iranian Independence: Iran's fierce independence, especially after the 1979 revolution, makes sacrificing its sovereignty impossible.
- Rationale for Enrichment: Iran needs to enrich uranium to ensure self-sufficiency in nuclear fuel due to sanctions and to secure its investments in nuclear power plants. 20% enrichment is used for medical isotopes for cancer treatment. 60% enrichment is leverage to force the US to ease sanctions.
- Israeli Attack and US Deception: The night before an Israeli attack, Trump claimed to be against attacks, but his subsequent behavior indicated prior knowledge and complicity, destroying any trust between Iran and the US.
- Western Media Demonization: Before and after the attack, Western media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and the BBC, engaged in a coordinated effort to demonize Iran, fabricating stories of "sleeper cells" and preparing the ground for aggression.
- Brutal Tactics: The Israeli regime's attacks involved indiscriminate bombings of apartment blocks, resulting in mass casualties, including civilians and children, to target specific individuals. ISIS and Al-Qaeda elements were also allegedly used in attacks within Iran.
- Iran's Response and Resilience: Despite the initial attacks, Iran regrouped, replaced commanders, and launched counter-strikes. The speaker claims Bannon said Trump saved Israel during the war.
- Flawed Western Predictions: Western narratives of a weak and collapsing Iran proved false. Instead, the attacks strengthened support for the government, the armed forces, and the leader.
- Impact on Iranian Youth: Young Iranians, previously influenced by Western media, saw the US and Western support for the attack as evidence of Western deceit, reinforcing Ayatollah's skepticism towards the US.
- IAEA Bias: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is portrayed as Western-dominated and biased against Iran, citing an anti-Iranian statement issued before the Israeli attack and the composition of its board members. The speaker claims the head of the IAEA told the US government he would be "their man" if chosen.
Highlights:
- The speaker emphasizes the alleged deception and conspiracy by the US government, even during negotiations.
- The speaker details the brutal tactics used in the attacks, highlighting the civilian casualties.
- The speaker stresses the resilience of the Iranian people and the strengthening of support for the government despite Western predictions.
- The speaker criticizes the Western media's role in demonizing Iran and creating a false narrative.
- The speaker questions the impartiality and independence of international organizations like the IAEA.
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