Neutrality Studies - Israel‘s MASSIVE Own Goal: Iran Strikes Back. | Prof. Seyed Marandi

Neutrality Studies
June 15, 2025
Israel‘s MASSIVE Own Goal: Iran Strikes Back. | Prof. Seyed Marandi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxbBX6dm0kg
Today I’m joined again by Professor Seyed Marandi, a Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran. I am extremely grateful for him coming online as his country just went through a second night of all-out warfare with Israel after an absolutely sneaky surprise attack on Iran in the early hours of Friday.

Timestamps:
00:00 Disclaimer
01:10 Intro
01:43 Assessment of the current situation
04:56 What is Iran targeting in Israel?
06:23 What about the nuclear program in Iran?
08:47 What about the defenses of Iran?
09:56 Will Israel escalate to nuclear level?
12:16 Is Iran being careful about USA?
15:03 How can the situation be de-escalated?
16:23 How will Iran try to get international support?
18:37 Thoughts on Israel's justification of the initial attack
20:55 Will the Europeans take a neutral stance on this conflict?
22:36 Outro