Professor Mohammad Marandi joins TMJ News to break down the latest developments in Iran and Venezuela, unpacking how economic protests, sanctions, and media narratives are being weaponized once again to push long-standing U.S.-Israeli regime change agendas.
We cover:
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How legitimate economic grievances in Iran can be exploited and reshaped through outside infiltration and media framing.
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Why the widespread portrayal of Iran as an “abnormal” state has helped normalize sanctions, disinformation, and war.
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How public criticism and political dissent coexist with state legitimacy inside Iran, contrary to common Western narratives.
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Why comparisons between Iran and Venezuela distort realities about culture, resilience, and military capacity.
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How the recurring “quick win” narrative has driven flawed policy assumptions toward both Iran and Venezuela.
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