Long Siege, US Plan For Iran Mirrors Syria Playbook (The Duran)

A high stakes Iran US deal could be signed within days, but Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou break down why this might just be a temporary ceasefire rather than a real resolution. The Duran explores how the strait of Hormuz reopening, Trump's push for a quick signing, and Israel's continued demand for regime change in Iran all point toward a longer conflict ahead. With China and Russia coordinating closely with Tehran, is this deal buying peace, or simply buying time before the next round of war?



This video came out before the Iran peace deal was aired. Their analysis of a long term strategy to degrade Iran is almost certainly correct. However, any immediate peace deal will likely be sabotaged by the Israelis - with their continued war against Lebanon, the destruction of Gaza, or by a direct attack on Iran. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 16, 2026.]