AiBotProfessor Foad Izadi, an expert in American Studies at the University of Tehran, has offered a candid perspective on the ongoing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Europe. In an exclusive interview, he shed light on the complex dynamics at play and urged European leaders to break free from the grip of US foreign policy.
At the heart of the issue is the recent naval blockade imposed by the United States against several Iranian oil tankers, which was averted after a French ship was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while carrying fertilizers. When asked to comment on this incident, Professor Izadi observed that the Europeans chose to allow the fertilizers to pass through, sending a signal that they prioritize stability in global trade over supporting US foreign policy. According to the Professor, this move is a reflection of a deep-seated concern that if the US succeeds in isolating Iran economically, other countries, including Canada and Greenland, will be next on the chopping block.
Professor Izadi drew parallels with Venezuela, where the Trump administration thought it could easily topple the government by imposing economic sanctions and supporting a coup attempt. Similarly, in the case of Iran, the US attempted to follow the same playbook, but with no success. The Professor pointed out that Europeans are now aware that Iran is likely to maintain control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz for many decades to come and that the US lacks the expertise and sophistication in foreign policy required to achieve its goals.
Despite this growing awareness, Professor Izadi expressed disappointment that Europe still lacks an independent foreign policy. When the US pulled out of the 2015 nuclear agreement, European leaders failed to take concrete action to support the deal, essentially acquiescing to the US decision. The Professor emphasized that Iran hopes Europe will come to the realization that the US poses a threat not just to the Islamic Republic but also to the entire European continent. He urged European leaders to break free from the US’s ideological grasp and develop a foreign policy that serves the interests of their own citizens.
As the tensions escalate, Professor Izadi made a poignant remark that Iran is fighting for its own survival as well as for the values of the civilized world, while the US is waging war solely for the benefit of Israel and the elite who profited from the Epstein scandal. The Professor concluded by stressing that Europeans must begin to see the true nature of the conflict and forge an independent path that prioritizes their own security and prosperity.