23.06.2025 18:30
As the Israel-Iran war continues on its 11th day, striking claims have come from Iranian journalist Ali Mofatteh, who participated in a live broadcast on Haberler.com. Mofatteh stated that even if the Iranian government wanted to, the public is absolutely opposed to negotiations. He also expressed the claim that his country could attack Kuwait and Bahrain to seize the weapons left by America in the region in order to harm the U.S.
The Israel-Iran war continues on its 11th day with mutual airstrikes. Throughout the night, Israel heavily targeted Tehran, while Iran struck Tel Aviv intensively.
Iranian journalist Ali Mofatteh evaluated the likelihood of starting nuclear negotiations and reaching an agreement between Iran, the United States, and Israel during a live broadcast on Haberler.com with host Melis Yaşar.
"COUNTRIES NEGOTIATE DURING WAR"
Mofatteh stated: "Negotiation is a means, a tool. There is always negotiation. For example, there is currently negotiation between Russia and Ukraine. We should ask, 'What kind of negotiation should it be?' Countries always negotiate during war. This is not something new. Iran is negotiating right now, but we can say it is more of a conversation, we can call it diplomacy."
"THE PEOPLE OF IRAN DO NOT WANT NEGOTIATIONS EVEN IF THE STATE DOES"
As you know, this war is not just a war of weapons; it is a hybrid war, with cyber attacks. There is a media war, a diplomatic war. Iran is advancing its media front. This is not something new. However, negotiations over nuclear issues are not wanted by the people in Iran, even if the state desires it. In other words, we can no longer negotiate against the will of the people. Why can't we negotiate? First of all, we had negotiated before. Secondly, we signed an agreement. The U.S. nullified that. Thirdly, negotiations cannot take place under the threat of bombs.
"IRAN WILL ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ATTACKS"
What could Iran's response be? Iran has many cards. Iran is a very level-headed state and country. It will first assess the damage, meaning it will evaluate the extent of the attack. Then, other countries will evaluate whether they supported the U.S. in this attack and will assess their response accordingly.
"ISRAEL'S BIGGEST GOAL IS TO START A WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND AMERICA"
For example, Iran never enters an attack without reason. It will evaluate everything and then retaliate. Let me say something. Israel's current policy is Iran. As you know, Israel's biggest goal is to start a war between Iran and America. This is its biggest objective. Right now, for example, we know that Israel is an extension of America. For instance, can Iran hit Israel harder in response? Yes, it can. This could be a target.
"IRAN MAY CHARGE A TRANSIT FEE THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ"
They say they will close the Strait of Hormuz. I find that possibility low. Why do I find it low? The Strait of Hormuz is an international area; it is not a strait owned by Iran. If Iran were to close it, it would be a significant action, but it would also lead to an international conflict against itself. For example, if you look at it, China is acquiring oil from West Asia in a multifaceted way. Now, if Iran closes it, China may object. Russia may object as well. Other countries may also object. There is another view. For example, they say Iran can charge fees from ships passing through the strait. Can Iran charge fees or not? For instance, as you know, Egypt can charge fees for the Suez Canal. But there is a difference here. The Suez Canal belongs to Egypt, meaning it is on Egyptian territory. The Strait of Hormuz does not belong to Iran. However, Iran is not a member of the International Maritime Law Agreement, unlike America. It can impose fees. This is another perspective.
"IF IRAN STARTS A WAR, ISRAEL WILL COLLAPSE"
Another perspective is to directly hit America. This is also a possibility. But directly hitting America means entering into a war with America. In recent developments, the Iranian army states that we are ready for war for at least 2 to 6 months. A 2 to 6 month war means the collapse of Israel. Why? If Iran starts a war, Israel will collapse. For example, sources say that there is now more than 90% reduction in the entry and exit of ships at Haifa Port. In other words, Israel's trade at its ports and airports is affected. If the airport is not operational and the ports are not working, Israel will collapse. Iran will continue this as a war of attrition.
"IRAN MAY ATTACK AMERICAN BASES AND SHIPS"
Iran has another card. There may be attacks on American bases and American ships. But we do not know how these attacks will occur. Why don't we know? For example, Iran could hit Israel hard. But Iran's allies may attack American bases in Iraq or other countries, which is also possible. For instance, it could attack American ships, and there may not even be a need for an explanation. This would indicate a move towards a major world war. Unfortunately, as you know, everything in West Asia reflects on the world. So this is also possible.
"IRAN MAY ATTACK KUWAIT OR BAHRAIN AND TAKE THE WEAPONS LEFT BY AMERICA"
Yesterday, they said in America that Iran could carry out terrorist attacks from within America. This is incorrect. This is just propaganda. Such a thing will not happen. But it can happen outside. Another thing is that they are currently saying in Iran that they are evacuating American personnel from some bases in West Asia. Now, if you look at it, they have a large number of weapons. I mean, there are weapons left there like they did in Afghanistan. Sometimes they say that Iran could even carry out an operation against this Arab country, for example, Kuwait or Bahrain, and attack to take those weapons. They say that too. This sentiment exists among the Iranian people. They could both take weapons and inflict damage on America.