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Mohammad Marandi: Why Israel Blinked — And What Iran Is Planning Next
July 01, 2025
Watch the Video Here (1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds)
Host: Jyotishman Mudiar
Published 30 June 2025
What led to the sudden ceasefire in the 12-day Israel–Iran war? Was Israel forced to back down? And how is Iran reshaping its strategy in the aftermath?
In this explosive interview, Iranian analyst Mohammad Marandi joins India & Global Left to break down the real story behind the ceasefire.
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