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Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Ambassador, how do you respond to Colonel Aguilar’s testimony about Amir, the child killed by IDF after showing profound respect to aid workers, and the broader reality of Gaza’s humanitarian sites being designed as death traps? Given the growing number of European countries and Canada considering recognition of Palestine, do you see this as genuine support for Palestinian...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is the reality behind the humanitarian aid being delivered in Gaza, and who is actually controlling it? How can the U.S. justify its support for Israel given the allegations of war crimes and the destruction of aid infrastructure in Gaza? Why are European leaders delaying recognition of a Palestinian state until September, and what real impact will it have? What are t...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Several countries, including Spain, the UK, France, and Canada, are moving to recognize Palestine. How do you see this shift affecting Israel globally, especially given U.S. military limitations revealed during the Iran-Israel conflict? Given Israel’s reliance on U.S. support and the reported use of 25% of THAAD missiles in just 12 days of conflict, do you believe the U.S....

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Given the current geopolitical stalemate in Ukraine and the Middle East, do you believe the United States can realistically afford to pursue peace under a Trump administration? Despite Trump’s past intentions to withdraw from global conflicts, why does he continue policies like arming Ukraine and imposing sanctions, which seem to align with the deep state? Why is Trump eng...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Do you think European efforts to satisfy Donald Trump are primarily aimed at prolonging U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war? Trump has reset his deadline for Russia—what kind of progress is he actually seeking, and what might happen after this new deadline? Why does Europe seem to be increasing its dependence on the United States despite Trump’s clear pivot to Asia and lac...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your take on the changing or escalating dynamics between Russia and the United States, especially after Trump’s new deadline for Russia? Why does Donald Trump seem to benefit more from continuing the Ukraine conflict rather than ending it? How do you explain Europe’s ability to convince neutral countries like Switzerland and Austria to abandon neutrality, despite t...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is the current status of the Gaza situation after Steve Witkoff’s failed negotiations with Hamas? Why do Western powers continue to use the term "terrorist" as a barrier to negotiation, and how does this hinder conflict resolution? How do you explain the lack of legitimacy of the Israeli state, especially in light of its security policies and actions against civilians...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Why did the latest talks between Steve Witkoff and Hamas fail, and why does the U.S. seem unwilling to accept Hamas’s requests for humanitarian aid in Gaza? Given Donald Trump’s statement that Hamas “wants to die,” do you see this as a genuine assessment or a justification for imposing surrender terms? Emmanuel Macron has announced intentions to recognize Palestine—do you...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your assessment of Donald Trump’s statements about NATO expansion and U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine? Do you believe the U.S. military-industrial complex benefits in the long term from ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine? How do you view the Trump administration’s approach to disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, and is this strategy...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What were the outcomes of the latest round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine? How should we interpret the recent protests in Ukraine, and what implications do they have for Russia? Does the West, particularly the US and Europe, care about who governs Ukraine after a settlement, and how do their differing approaches affect the situation? What is the significance of...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: You believe NATO is escalating by planning to send 250,000 troops to Ukraine—what is the main reason you feel this way? Do you think the Trump administration or Donald Trump himself was influenced by European or U.S. establishment forces to continue the conflict? Given Germany’s economic decline, why is its government focusing on increasing military spending instead of fix...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your take on Donald Trump’s claim that BRICS is fading and his threat to impose 10% tariffs on member nations? How do current U.S. policies, especially under Trump, affect the global standing and value of the dollar? Can you explain the significance of the Financial Times article showing declining foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries, especially by China? What expla...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: While the U.S. was negotiating with Iran, Israel launched an attack. Donald Trump claimed he knew about it in advance. What was the outcome of that attack, and how has it affected Iran’s trust in negotiations? Given the attack during negotiations, what message does this send to other countries considering diplomatic engagement with the U.S. or Israel? The attack was said t...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your assessment of the Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia, and what do each side want? Are the protests in Ukraine primarily about opposition to Zelenskyy, or are they signaling a desire for new leadership? Do you see signs that Germany is beginning to understand the realities of the war in Ukraine, especially in public opinion and media? Is there evidence t...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is happening in Ukraine with the recent protests against corruption, and why are we seeing public dissent now after years of silence during the war? How do you explain the mainstream media coverage of protests in Ukraine by outlets like Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Al Jazeera? Are they trying to build a narrative to remove Zelensky from power? What is the significa...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is the main goal of the Russians in the upcoming third round of negotiations in Istanbul? Do you think Ukraine will have a presidential election soon, and could that facilitate negotiations? Is General Zaluzhny a viable candidate to replace Zelensky, and would he be more open to negotiation? How do the Russians view the issue of "denazification" in Ukraine, and can it...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: How do you assess Iran’s behavior following the foreign minister’s interview on Fox News, especially regarding its nuclear program and desire for negotiations with the U.S.? Do you believe the main objective behind Israeli and U.S. actions toward Iran is regime change? Given Israel’s struggles in defending against Houthi attacks, how credible is their threat or plan to lau...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: The U.S. is considering sanctions on Brazil, China, and India to pressure Russia over Ukraine. Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing for 500% tariffs. What’s your take on this strategy? Germany seems tied to Ukraine policy as a way to manage its own internal crises—collapsing economy, energy issues, political division. Is this a sustainable or rational strategy? There are repo...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is the main objective behind Iran’s approach to negotiations with the United States? Why has Iran increased uranium enrichment beyond the 5% limit set by the JCPOA, and why is this difficult for the U.S. to understand? Do you think the Iranian foreign minister’s message on Fox News was understandable to the American public, especially those advocating military action...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your take on Matt Gaetz’s criticism of Israel’s treatment of American Christians and Arab Americans, and the broader erosion of Israel’s global goodwill? Given the U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee’s visit to the West Bank, what do you see as the current situation for Palestinians under Israeli occupation? Are there any recent U.S. presidents besides George H.W. Bush a...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: How do you assess Europe’s move toward snapback sanctions under the JCPOA, and is it acting independently or primarily to serve Israel’s interests? What is your take on Iran’s recent coordination with Russia and China regarding its nuclear program, and how does this shift the geopolitical balance? Given past military cooperation since 2018, what strategic message does the...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Are Indian policymakers aware of the risks of not acting in their own interests within BRICS? Could BRICS members see closer military collaboration beyond current agreements? How should Iran approach its foreign policy after recent attacks by the U.S. and Israel? What impact will the Zangezur Corridor have on Iran and Russia’s regional strategies? Is the current Iranian ad...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is happening between the Houthis and Israel? Why are the Yemenis so difficult to deal with militarily? How is the situation in Syria being interpreted differently by the US and Israel? Why is Turkey unable to communicate its difficulties in Syria with the US? What are the implications of the recent military pact between the UK and Germany? Amb. Chas Freeman: The Houth...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: What is your perspective on Yemen's capability to impact Israeli ports? How do you assess the potential for international sanctions on Israel? What role do you see Iran playing in regional air defense strategies? How do you interpret the dynamics between the Druze community and Israeli military integration? What are your thoughts on the impact of Western military support f...

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid: Can you summarize the key points of Dimitri Orlov’s recent article “How Donald Went to War”? What is Orlov’s perspective on Trump’s ability to influence the outcome of the Ukraine conflict? How does Orlov view the MAGA movement and its impact on U.S. foreign policy? What challenges does Orlov identify in revitalizing U.S. industry, especially regarding gender roles and dru...