INSIDE IRAN: What the World Isn’t Seeing with Dr. Mohammad Marandi | DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou

by Deep Focus with John Kiriakou [3-6-2026] Seyed Mohammad Marandi(bio).

(RAD: I found this to be an excellent discussion between John Kiriakou & Mohammad Marandi. — RAD)

Dr. Mohammad Marandi joins former CIA officer John Kiriakou from Tehran to describe what daily life is like as Iran faces ongoing airstrikes and escalating regional tensions. Marandi recounts the fear and uncertainty experienced by civilians, the targeting of infrastructure, and the impact of the conflict on ordinary people. He also discusses how Iranians are responding internally, including large public gatherings in defiance of the attacks and a growing sense of national solidarity under pressure.

The conversation also examines the broader geopolitical context of the war, including Western media narratives, the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, the debate surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, and the potential for the conflict to expand across the Middle East. Marandi shares his perspective on Iran’s military capabilities, the strategic calculations on all sides, and what a possible end to the conflict could look like if tensions continue to escalate.

00:59 Life in Tehran During the Bombing
01:35 Civilian Targets & “Double Tap” Airstrikes
03:35 Media Narratives vs Reality of the War
06:02 Public Gatherings in Tehran Despite Bombardment
07:02 Alleged War Crimes & Attacks on Schools and Hospitals
10:10 Iran’s Underground Military Infrastructure
14:08 Assassination of the Supreme Leader & Its Impact
24:19 Living Under Constant Bombing
26:10 What Victory or Defeat Looks Like in This War
36:04 Iran’s Nuclear Program Debate
45:29 Could the Conflict Expand Into a Regional War?