Iran’s Deadly Secret: Stolen US Tomahawks Pointed at America and Israel – Marandi Warns of Imminent Catastrophe

In a development that could permanently alter the balance of power in the Middle East and send shockwaves through global markets, credible reports and expert analysis suggest Iran has successfully captured advanced US Tomahawk missiles during recent clashes. This bombshell revelation, discussed by prominent Iranian-American professor Mohammad Marandi in a hard-hitting interview, represents far more than a tactical victory — it is a dangerous signal for the United States and Israel that their technological and military dominance is crumbling.

Professor Marandi, a distinguished voice on Iranian affairs, did not mince words. Speaking with characteristic clarity and depth, he painted a picture of a United States and Israeli regime in deep crisis, repeatedly humiliated by Iranian resilience and strategic brilliance. The capture of Tomahawk missiles — sophisticated cruise missiles known for their precision and long-range strike capability — gives Iran unprecedented leverage. These weapons, once symbols of American power, could now be reverse-engineered or even turned against their former owners.

Marandi stressed that this is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of American and Israeli failure. “Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran, to send it back to the Stone Age, to wipe out Iranian civilization,” he noted. Yet despite these blood-curdling threats, the Islamic Republic stands stronger than ever. Western media’s silence on these genocidal statements speaks volumes about the double standards that have come to define geopolitics.

The 12-day war and subsequent 39-day conflict (often referred to in Iran as the Ramadan War) exposed critical weaknesses in the US-Israeli axis. Trump initially demanded unconditional surrender. What he received instead was a masterclass in asymmetric warfare. After weeks of intense fighting, the Israeli regime begged for a ceasefire after just eight or nine days. When American forces intervened with overwhelming firepower, Iran still held firm. By the end, Trump was forced to accept key elements of Iran’s 10-point peace plan — a humiliating climbdown that his own spokespeople later tried to deny.

But the story doesn’t end there. The ceasefire that could have stabilized the region was deliberately sabotaged. Netanyahu, with Trump’s backing, refused to honor the agreement. This decision led to the closure of key shipping routes and the imposition of a brutal siege on Iranian ports. Yet even this act of economic warfare backfired spectacularly. Instead of breaking the Iranian people, it accelerated the global economic crisis we see unfolding today.

Iran’s Iron Grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Perhaps the most alarming development for Western strategists is Iran’s complete dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi dismantled the Western narrative that these are “international waters.” In reality, they are territorial waters shared between Iran and Oman, and Iran has never surrendered its sovereign right to control them.

No matter how many phantom British warships are announced or how many paper blockades are declared, the facts on the ground are undeniable: Iran commands the strait like a colossus. Shipping belonging to nations that supported aggression against Iran — Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain — has been severely restricted. The global economy, heavily dependent on Persian Gulf oil, now hangs by a thread that Iran controls.

Oil prices on the spot market have soared to $140-$150 per barrel, sometimes higher, while “paper oil” in Western markets is manipulated downward to prevent panic. This disconnect reveals the desperate psychological warfare being waged by outlets like Axios, which Marandi described as little more than a tool for Trump associates to manipulate markets and profit handsomely.

The Stolen Tomahawks: A Game-Changer

The acquisition of US Tomahawk missiles adds a terrifying new dimension. These weapons represent years of American engineering and billions in development costs. In Iranian hands, they could be studied, replicated, or deployed with devastating effect against American bases or Israeli infrastructure. The psychological impact alone is enormous — the hunter has become the hunted.

Marandi made it clear that Iran did not seek this conflict. “Iran does not want war. We are not warmongers unlike the United States and the Israeli regime.” Yet the Islamic Republic has repeatedly demonstrated it will not appease aggression. Every escalation has been initiated by the Trump-Netanyahu axis, and every time, the Axis of Resistance has responded with measured but devastating force.

The Resilience of the Axis of Resistance

One of the most compelling sections of Marandi’s analysis focused on the extraordinary resilience of the Axis of Resistance — from Hezbollah in Lebanon to the Houthis in Yemen, Palestinian fighters in Gaza, and Iraqi resistance groups. Despite facing overwhelming odds and brutal tactics, these forces continue to punish Israeli aggression.

Hezbollah, supported by Christians, Sunnis, Shia, and even some Jews united against extremism, has inflicted significant damage on the Israeli regime. In response, Israel has resorted to bombing civilians and entire families — acts of rage that reveal deep strategic frustration.

Yemen remains the “dog that didn’t bark” — for now. But as Marandi explained, the level of engagement by the Axis depends entirely on the escalation ladder chosen by Washington and Tel Aviv. Should the conflict intensify, Yemeni forces could join in ways that further paralyze Red Sea shipping and extend the battlefield dramatically.

Trump’s Multiple Personalities and Desperation

Marandi highlighted the contradictory nature of Trump’s statements. One moment threatening total annihilation, the next floating peace deals that Axios breathlessly declares “imminent.” These stories, often completely fabricated, serve market manipulation purposes while Trump insiders allegedly profit.

The professor warned that the siege on Iran has failed. Rather than collapsing Iranian society, it is dragging the global economy toward depression. This desperation likely prompted recent military operations aimed at forcing tanker passage through the strait — operations that also failed.

The Coming Summer Hell

As the region heads into extreme summer heat, Marandi invoked “General Summer” as Iran’s natural ally, just as “General Winter” defended Russia. American forces and their regional allies would struggle immensely in temperatures that make sustained operations nearly impossible. Should critical infrastructure be targeted — power plants, oil facilities — the retaliation would be symmetric and devastating.

Iran has made it clear: any strike on its electrical power plants or key infrastructure will be met with identical strikes on US-allied facilities across the Persian Gulf. The resulting humanitarian and economic catastrophe would be unprecedented.

Zionist Priorities vs. Global Consequences

Marandi was unflinching in his assessment of where loyalties lie. “The Zionists don’t care about the American people or the global economy. They don’t care about the Indian economy or the Ugandan economy… They care about Zionism.” Figures like Kushner and others surrounding Trump have clear allegiances that prioritize the Israeli regime above all else, even at the cost of global devastation.

This willingness to sacrifice everything for an “ethnosupremacist and genocidal regime” explains the reckless decision-making we have witnessed. The world, including growing segments of public opinion in India, has turned against this behavior. Two and a half years of visible genocide followed by economic warfare that harms ordinary people everywhere has exhausted global patience.

What Happens Next?

The picture Marandi presents is sobering. The war is not over — the siege itself constitutes an act of war. Trump faces a choice between pursuing genuine de-escalation or launching another round of aggression that could spiral into a regional conflagration destroying oil and gas infrastructure across the Persian Gulf for years.

Iran’s response, if attacked, will be “decisive.” The American and Israeli miscalculations about Iranian resolve have been consistent and costly. The capture of Tomahawk missiles is the latest proof that Iran possesses both the capability and determination to defend itself.

For the United States and Israel, this represents a dangerous new reality. Their technological edge is being eroded. Their economic warfare is rebounding. Their military adventures continue to fail. And the global majority is increasingly aware of who is truly destabilizing the world.

The stolen Tomahawks serve as both trophy and warning. They symbolize Iran’s growing technical sophistication and its refusal to be bullied. As Professor Marandi made clear, the ball is in Trump’s court — but history suggests the US and Israel may choose escalation over wisdom once again.

The consequences of that choice would not just reshape the Middle East. They would reshape the entire global order for decades to come. The world is watching. The Strait of Hormuz is controlled by Iran. And the next move could determine whether we face a manageable crisis or a catastrophe that makes current economic troubles look like a golden age.

As tensions mount and summer temperatures rise in the Gulf, one thing is certain: the Axis of Resistance is prepared. The question remains whether Washington and Tel Aviv possess the strategic wisdom to recognize that continued aggression will only accelerate their own decline.