“Brace for a Second War”: Political Scientist Unveils 5-Step Survival Blueprint as Trump’s Psy‑Ops Escalate

According to SAEDNEWS, Kiumars Eshtarian, a distinguished political science professor at the University of Tehran, has warned that the psychological warfare unleashed by President Trump—coupled with unprecedented European military support for Israel—could presage a full‑scale second war against Iran. In a detailed analysis published in Shargh newspaper, Eshtarian proposes a comprehensive “national defence and homeland resilience” scenario:

1. Institutional Resilience: Safeguard and diversify the government’s political‑institutional capacities. He argues that including all political currents—especially respected figures like ex‑Presidents Mohammad Khatami and Hassan Rouhani—will strengthen both resistance and public diplomacy.

2. Diplomatic Offensive: Assume that U.S. war rhetoric is “a massive deception” and mount an intensive diplomatic push to secure a UN‑overseen ceasefire. Eshtarian stresses the need for bold initiatives, backed by Iran’s missile deterrent and popular solidarity.

3. Financial Continuity: Preemptively shield citizens’ banking and payment systems from potential sanctions or disruptions. He recommends emergency credit disbursements via national IDs, SMS gateways, and domestic digital platforms to ensure uninterrupted access to essentials.

4. Logistical Networks: Leverage Iran’s week‑long northern travel pattern as a decentralized supply chain for food, water, and medical aid—transforming leisure routes into a “social non‑kinetic defence” grid.

5. Media Decentralization: Break the state broadcaster’s stranglehold by developing autonomous, regional outlets. Eshtarian condemns in‑house factionalism—derisively dubbed the “folding pens”—and calls for an end to politically rigid control that erodes national cohesion.

Eshtarian’s blueprint underscores that in the face of external aggression, Iran’s survival hinges on inclusive politics and strategic innovation. “The enemy’s objective,” he writes, “is to fray our internal bonds—but a unified front, backed by every tool at our disposal, will thwart their designs.”