Could the Iran war lead to WWIII?

The interview explores the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and its allies, focusing on the implications of a potential succession crisis within the Iranian leadership. It examines the power dynamics between Mojtaba Khamenei, the presumed successor, and the Revolutionary Guard, highlighting the challenges Mojtaba faces due to inexperience and injuries sustained in recent attacks. The discussion further analyzes Iran's strategy of regionalizing the war through proxies and disrupting global trade routes, contrasting it with the modernization efforts of Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Karim Sadjadpour suggests that Iran's long-term survival depends on shifting its focus from anti-Western ideology to national interests, potentially fostering a more cooperative relationship with the U.S.