It doesn’t mean this war is over, but it is a step in the right direction
Wed 4:20 pm +00:00, 8 Apr 2026In this powerful interview, Mohammad Marandi breaks down the US–Iran ceasefire, calling it a “major achievement for Iranians and the Axis of Resistance.” He explains why this moment could reshape the balance of power in West Asia and beyond.
We discuss: Why Iran sees the ceasefire as a victory The mood in Iran and Iraq after the war Reports of tensions between Trump and Netanyahu Whether Iran will take a harder stance in future negotiations The reality of indirect talks with the US The demand to remove US bases from the region Are sanctions becoming irrelevant due to China trade? Control over the Strait of Hormuz and strategic leverage What this moment means for the Global South vs US imperialism Marandi argues that Iran’s resistance marks a historic shift, where a Global South country has successfully pushed back against a global hegemon.
Iraq has broken away from occupation. Hezbollah has shown how strong it is. Iran has secured control of the Straits of Hormuz.
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