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◆Mitsugu Saito, "Why Did the US Lose to Iran?" (Bungei Shunju Shinsho) https://amzn.to/4fJPngS *The above link uses an Amazon Associates link. *This program was filmed on July 23, 2026. Program Overview This episode of "+SESSION" features Mitsugu Saito, former ambassador to Iran and visiting professor at Kwansei Gakuin University, as a guest, and we bring you a recording of the public broadcast. Just when it seemed things had settled down after the ceasefire agreement, the attacks resumed. According to Mr. Saito, Iran has seen through President Trump's bluffing tactics, and there is no longer any chance of victory. Is there a scenario for ending this war? Furthermore, with news of a new naval blockade, what will be the impact on the Japanese economy? We will ask Mr. Saito. Table of Contents 00:58 Main Program Starts 02:42 How to View the Recent Situation in Iran 07:50 Current US Airstrikes: Their Targets 10:54 Does the US Still Have Attack Capabilities? 15:11 Latest Situation in the Strait of Hormuz 20:44 Why President Trump Adopts Poker-like Tactics 23:04 Characteristics and Mindset of Iranians 27:03 Does the US Not Understand Iran? 28:26 The Houthi Rebels Declare a "Naval Blockade" on Saudi Arabia 30:41 The Relationship Between Iran and the Houthis 33:26 The Relationship Between Iran and Hezbollah 36:26 What Impact Will This Have on Japanese Companies and the Economy? 39:26 How Should Japan Deal with the US Going Forward? Guests ・Mitsugu Saito | Former Ambassador to Iran, Visiting Professor at Kwansei Gakuin University Born in 1957. After graduating from Hitotsubashi University's Faculty of Sociology in 1980, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After serving as Director of the International Intelligence Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister at the Japanese Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, and Cabinet Councillor in the Cabinet Secretariat, he became Minister at the Japanese Embassy in Thailand in 2012. After serving as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Oman and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Iran, he retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2020. His specialties are the situation in the Persian Gulf and crisis management. 〈MC〉 Gen Murai | Editor-in-Chief, Bungei Shunju PLUS Born in Inagi City, Tokyo in 1988. Joined Bungei Shunju Ltd. in April 2011 and was assigned to the "Shukan Bunshun" editorial department. In July 2015, he moved to the "Shukan Bunshun" editorial department. In July 2019, he became Project Manager for "Shukan Bunshun digital". In July 2021, he became Desk Editor for "Shukan Bunshun Digital Edition". From July 2024, I became the "Editor-in-Chief of the Digital Edition," and in December 2024, I was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the video media "Bungeishunju PLUS." ★Please subscribe and like!★ @bungeishunju #BungeishunjuPLUS #IranSituation #Trump #America