Nine On Sky News Arabia, review the details of this strategy through the statements of Iranian officials and their diplomatic movements.
Threats against Israel and multiple messages
The episode began with statements Ali Khameneithe Iranian guide, in which he called on the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples to continue the armed struggle as the only way to confront Israel.
He stressed that the resistance front will expand to include new parties in the future.
His advisor, Ali Larijani, also indicated that Iran is planning to respond to the Israeli strike that targeted its sites in Syria, stressing that the response will be soon and decisive.
Contradiction in Iranian discourse: hawks and doves
The episode discussed the clear contradiction in Iranian rhetoric, as some officials adopt the language of threat and escalation, while others call for dialogue and diplomacy, as Mohammad Javad Zarif, Vice President for Strategic Affairs, stated that Iran welcomes peace initiatives with the next US administration, calling on Trump to change the “maximum pressure” policy. Which he followed during his first term.
The nuclear file…the focus of tension and diplomacy
As next Friday’s meeting between Iran and the European Troika (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) approaches, Tehran is seeking to revitalize the negotiations on its nuclear program.
The episode confirmed that Iran is using regional tensions as a pressure card to gain gains in the talks, despite the recent International Atomic Energy Agency resolution that criticized the lack of Iranian cooperation.
Iran between deterrence and dialogue
The episode hosted the editor-in-chief of the Iranian newspaper Al-Wefaq, Mukhtar Haddad, who explained that Iranian policy depends on strengthening deterrence while keeping the channels of dialogue open.
He confirmed that Iran It views the Israeli attacks as aggression that requires a response, stressing that Tehran will not accept escalation in the region without an appropriate response.
Haddad added that diplomacy remains an option, especially through the European portal.
Trump and the policy of maximum pressure… growing Iranian concern
The episode discussed the possibility of a comeback Trump To the White House and its impact on US policies towards Iran.
Fear was discussed Tehran From resuming the “maximum pressure” policy, including activating new sanctions mechanisms, Haddad stressed that Iran is preparing for multiple possibilities, while seeking to strengthen regional and international alliances.
Iran and Europe: limited opportunities and great challenges
The episode indicated that Tehran is counting on the European Troika to restore the path of nuclear negotiations, despite previous experiences that did not yield tangible results.
Haddad considered that Iran was open to making limited concessions if real guarantees were available from European countries, but he acknowledged that any progress on the nuclear file would be difficult in light of the current tensions.
Iran faces difficult choices
The discussion concluded by emphasizing that Iran faces great challenges in dealing with international and regional parties, especially in light of its dual rhetoric between escalation and diplomacy.
He concluded that Tehran’s success in overcoming this stage depends on its ability to achieve a delicate balance between military deterrence and diplomatic openness.
