Hamidreza Azizi, a Visiting Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, shares deep insights into Iran's precarious regional dynamics. He discusses Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel, revealing them as acts of desperation. The conversation also covers the country's internal political challenges, including leadership transitions and public sentiment towards foreign policy. Azizi emphasizes Iran's lack of reliable allies, exploring its 'strategic loneliness' and the looming potential for heightened conflicts.