Victoria Coates on Iranian leadership's 'delusional' statements amid US strikes

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates discusses the 'delusional' nature of Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement as ayatollah, particularly regarding threats to U.S. bases.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates discusses Mojtaba Khamenei's 'delusional' statements, issued via a written text read by a news anchor rather than by him, amid U.S. strikes on Iran. Coates emphasizes that the Iranian leadership is fractured and lacks strategic decision-making, resorting to 'potshots.' She notes that the U.S. has an advantage, especially with Iran's missile defenses being compromised, and cautions about potential proxy fighter attacks.