Iran War: No Strategy, Energy Risks, and the Rise of Hate | Office Hours

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In this Office Hours, Dr. Roy and Jeremy discuss the latest phase of the war with Iran, beginning with a wave of retaliatory strikes and what it reveals about how targets are being selected across the region. Drawing on both current events and historical patterns, Roy argues that despite the scale of military activity, there is little evidence of a coherent strategy — raising questions about how decisions are being made and what the intended outcome actually is. The conversation then turns to the targeting of major energy infrastructure, including gas fields and regional supply networks, and the potential consequences for global markets. Roy explains how attacks on these systems can extend the impact of the war far beyond the immediate conflict, while also examining the risks of escalation across neighboring countries and the limits of past regime change efforts. Finally, the discussion shifts to the broader consequences of prolonged conflict. From rising polarization and collective blame to the normalization of violence and the spread of anti-Iranian and anti-Arab sentiment, Roy explores how war reshapes public attitudes — and what it might take to move away from cycles of hate toward more constructive forms of engagement. For more context on Israel and Palestine: Office Hours Palestine Part 1: https://youtu.be/U9mLrMSmTKI Office Hours Palestine Part 2: https://youtu.be/Fb_QNey8i9M Office Hours Palestine Part 3: https://youtu.be/udtXFBTrOwQ ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9BEErbbiTLEHEyV6z Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-roy-casagranda-podcast/id1837193563 ~~~ Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Life Under Missile Alerts 02:08 How Targets Are Being Chosen 03:55 Gas Fields and Energy Infrastructure Risks 06:30 Trump Messaging and No Plan 15:10 Killing Negotiators and Failed Strategy 21:06 Why Regime Change Fails 25:09 US Track Record and Global Distrust 31:24 How This War Ends 33:14 Deterrence and Global Trust Breakdown 40:13 Po