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Judging Freedom
(Transmitting from Moscow)
Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom
Dateline: Sep 4, 2026
Dateline: Sep 4, 2026
This video features Judge Andrew Napolitano interviewing Professor Mohammad Marandi from Tehran regarding the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The discussion centers on the assertion that Trump's policies are backfiring, with Marandi highlighting that Iran will not surrender despite continued military and economic pressure (1:23).
Key topics discussed include:
- Civilian Casualties and Military Actions: Marandi discusses a recent missile attack on a wedding in Iran, which he attributes to the U.S., noting it resulted in five deaths (3:57). He contrasts this with what he claims is Iran's effort to avoid civilian targets, citing research suggesting minimal civilian casualties in neighboring countries despite large-scale Iranian military responses (5:39).
- The Status of the Conflict: The participants critique U.S. Vice President Vance's statements that the situation is not a "war," with Napolitano describing such claims as "reprehensible" (7:25). Marandi argues that the U.S. has imposed a blockade and siege warfare on Iran, which constitutes an active state of war (14:32).
- Economic Impact: The discussion covers the impact of recent "D-Day" sanctions, with Marandi noting that while the Iranian currency has dipped, daily life in Tehran remains stable (24:27). He warns that if the U.S. continues to strangle the Iranian economy, Iran will retaliate by targeting sensitive economic assets in the region (23:35).
