Shay Khatiri, an Iranian-born senior fellow of the Yorktown Institute, shares insights into the Tehran regime's mindset. He discusses the implications of Iran’s turbulent history, including the chilling 1988 mass executions. The podcast explores the dangerous alliances forming between Iran, China, and Russia, driven by anti-liberal sentiments. Khatiri also critiques Western strategies against Iranian influence, particularly regarding the Houthi movement and Hezbollah, while unraveling the complexities surrounding the 1953 Mossadegh coup and its lasting effects on Iran's political landscape.