Stephen Kinzer

Stephen Kinzer, author of 'All the Shah's Men,' dives into the roots of U.S.-Iran tensions, tracing back to the 1953 coup that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. He reveals the chaotic details of the CIA's operation, including the manipulation behind the scenes and the ambitious strategies of Kermit Roosevelt. Kinzer discusses how this pivotal moment not only shifted Iranian politics but also sowed the seeds for decades of conflict, showcasing the irony of both sides being funded by the same agency.