Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Seyed M. Marandi: Israel & U.S. Launch Surprise Attack on Iran
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Feb 28, 2026 
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Tehran University professor and former nuclear negotiation adviser, analyzes sudden strikes on Iran. He describes explosions across Tehran, argues the attacks undermined talks, and warns Iran may retaliate sharply. He explores scenarios from limited strikes to all-out regional war and the wider strategic and economic fallout.
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Attack Timed To Derail Negotiations
- Seyed Mohammad Marandi argues the U.S. and Israel acted deceptively by attacking Iran while negotiations showed progress.
- He cites the Omani foreign minister's optimism and says the strike aimed to derail talks and portray Iran as the aggressor.
Unclear Joint Claim Could Be A Provocation
- Marandi says Iran will punish Israel and may treat U.S. involvement as grounds to strike American targets.
- He stresses uncertainty about whether the operation was joint or an Israeli action labeled joint to provoke Iranian retaliation.
Leave The Gulf Immediately If War Escalates
- Marandi advises Westerners and embassy staff in the Persian Gulf to evacuate if possible due to escalation risk.
- He warns that U.S. involvement would lead Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz and target U.S. interests.