Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an influential political analyst and academic, has issued a sharp critique of Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflìct, declaring on his verified Twitter account that “Zionists have lost the wàr.” His statement comes amidst escalating tensions and mounting casualties in the region.
According to Marandi, Israel’s continued military operations, which he characterized as “genocidal attàcks on civilians,” reflect a desperate attempt to salvage morale following what he perceives as a strategic and psychological defeat. He further suggested that these actions are aimed at “manufacturing imaginary successes” to counteract “very painful feelings of defeat and despair” among Israeli forces and leadership.
Marandi’s remarks align with sentiments echoed by various critics who argue that the Israeli military’s intensified campaigns have disproportionately targeted civilians, raising alarms within the international community. Humanitarian organizations have increasingly condemned the high civilian deàth toll, calling for immediate ceàsefìres and accountability for alleged war crimes.
While Marandi’s assertion that Israel has lost the wàr may be contested by analysts with differing perspectives, his comments underscore the growing perception among opponents of Israel that its current strategy is faltering. For Marandi and others who share his view, the attàcks on civilian populations are seen as not only morally indefensible but also strategically counterproductive.