Are we witnessing the final stages of the US empire in the Middle East? Professor Mohammad Marandi assesses the risks.In this episode of India and Global Left, we examine the volatile state of West Asian geopolitics and the real possibility of an escalated conflict involving Iran. Professor Marandi from the University of Tehran joins us to analyze how regional powers are positioning themselves against a background of shifting alliances.We break down the strategic strengthening of Russia-Iran relations and evaluate whether the expansion of BRICS offers a viable alternative to the current global order. By moving past mainstream headlines, this conversation provides a critical look at how the decline of hegemony is reshaping international policy.Subscribe for weekly geopolitical analysis, and share your thoughts on whether you believe a new regional war is on the horizon.🔴🔴🔴Support independent journalismSupport Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴Chapters00:00 Setting the Stage with Professor Mohammad Marandi 00:30 Assessing the Risk of Imminent Escalation 04:19 The Strategic Depth of Russia-Iran Relations 09:00 The Evolution of BRICS and Multipolarity 13:28 Deconstructing the Saudi-Iran Narrative 18:52 The Fragile Future of a Declining Empire 31:11 Debunking Narratives on Iranian Legitimacy 44:00 Censorship and the Capture of Alternative Voices Professor Mohammad Marandi offers his perspective on Iran, Russia, BRICS, US imperial power, West Asian geopolitics, and the struggle over how international conflicts are represented.At India & Global Left, we bring you conversations and analysis that challenge dominant narratives and explore the political and economic forces shaping our world, from West Asia to the emerging multipolar order.Subscribe to India & Global Left for more interviews, geopolitical analysis, and perspectives from voices often overlooked by mainstream media.#Iran #MohammadMarandi #BRICS