Catherine Perez-Shakdam

Author and commentator who infiltrated Iran’s inner circle. She posed as a devout Muslim to gain access to the highest levels of the regime and expose its inner workings.

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Jul 24, 2025 • 2h 6min

Catherine Perez-Shakdam - The Jewish Woman Who Infiltrated The Iranian Regime and Tricked the Ayatollah

Catherine Perez-Shakdam, an author and commentator with a daring history of infiltrating Iran's regime, shares her gripping story of posing as a devout Muslim to expose its secrets. She reveals her surreal interactions with high-ranking officials, including the Ayatollah. The conversation dives deep into personal identity struggles, the psychological toll of espionage, and the regime's manipulation of media narratives. Perez-Shakdam discusses the resilience of Iranian women amid oppression and the chilling reality of living within a system driven by ideological fervor.

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