In this in-depth interview, Iranian scholar Mohammad Marandi breaks down the latest protests in Iran and places them within the wider context of U.S. imperial strategy and regime-change operations.We discuss who is protesting inside Iran, the social and ideological composition of the opposition, and the external forces backing and amplifying unrest. Marandi draws direct parallels between Iran and recent developments in Venezuela, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, arguing that these cases reveal a consistent American playbook for destabilizing sovereign states.The conversation also examines whether the U.S. and Israel will escalate beyond protest support, potentially following the Venezuela model of sanctions, economic warfare, and political sabotage—or even military confrontation. We analyze the role of Gulf monarchies, their strategic alignment with Washington and Tel Aviv, and how they may participate in efforts to weaken Iran.This interview offers a critical perspective rarely heard in Western media, challenging dominant narratives around protests, democracy, and “humanitarian intervention.”📌 Topics covered:Who is protesting in Iran—and whyForeign backing of protests and information warfareThe American Empire’s global strategyVenezuela, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh comparisonsU.S.–Israel regime-change tacticsIran’s opposition forces and ideologyThe Gulf states’ role in confronting Iran🔔 Subscribe for independent geopolitical analysis beyond Western media narratives.