The New Dark Age

Friday, 4 April 2025 — Glenn Diesen’s Substack

Seyed Mohammad Marandi with Glenn Diesen

Glenn Diesen

I had the pleasure to speak with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor, an analyst and advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiation team. Prof. Marandi discusses Iran’s rejection of Trump’s ultimatum and the possible nuclear escalation.

Prof. Marandi addresses the US ultimatum of accepting its deal or be attacked. Prof. Marandi argues that the US cannot be trusted to uphold any agreements after pulling out of the JCPOA nuclear agreement in the past, and that US demands are too excessive to be even considered. Prof. Marandi argues the US is not in a position to launch a successful war against Iran, and believes that it is important to reject Trump’s ultimatum. Yet, Marandi does recognise that this may lead to a devastating war.