Can US-Iran diplomacy restart? Marandi says commitments come first

Mohammad Marandi, Iranian political commentator and University of Tehran professor, tells The Heat that a return to diplomacy depends on Washington honoring its commitments. Iran remains prepared for renewed US strikes and retains leverage over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, he says. Marandi also discusses whether US oil reserves can pressure Tehran, and responds to allegations over a security incident near RAF Fairford in the UK. The #Heat host: Anand Naidoo Guests: Mohammad Marandi is a Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran. 00:00 Diplomacy and tensions around Hormuz 00:51 Iran’s proposals to restart US talks 03:32 Why Iran wants US commitments honored 04:44 Iran prepares for renewed US strikes 06:35 Iran’s leverage over Hormuz oil shipments 08:30 Can US oil reserves pressure Iran? 09:26 RAF Fairford incident and 'foreign actor' allegations 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA