Climate change is a catalyst of Iran’s water crisis, but core problem is in government
The right lens to view Iran’s water crisis is to recognize climate change as an exacerbating factor, but to prosecute poor governance as the main crime.
Saeed Ghasseminejad
New Survey Reveals 60 Percent of Americans Approved of U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Reagan Institute Survey Shows American Support for U.S. Action Against Iran: A new survey released by the Ronald Reagan Institute on December 4 found that 60 percent of Americans...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s Oil Exports Remained Near Peak in November
Although Iran’s oil exports dipped slightly from their October high of 2.15 million barrels per day (mbpd), its exports in November remained robust at 2.06 mbpd, for a total of 61.8 million barrels,...
Policy Briefs
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signaling the nation's lack of wealth.
Op-eds
Iran’s Water Bankruptcy
Iran is running out of water, and the alarms are no longer abstract. Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of the Islamic Republic, openly discusses the need for massive internal migration due to water...
Op-eds
China Keeps the Axis of Aggressors Afloat With Oil Imports
Beijing continues to import oil from key U.S. adversaries. According to TankerTrackers, China imported 8.31 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in October, only slightly lower than its September...
Policy Briefs
US Military Dominance Is the Backbone of Prosperity
The US social contract depends on sufficient deterrence and stability in the external world.
Op-eds
Tehran Jails Iranian-American Jewish Man for Visiting Israel Over a Decade Ago
American Citizen Jailed by Regime: Iran imprisoned Kamran Hekmati, an elderly Iranian-American Jewish man, for traveling to Israel 13 years ago for his son’s bar mitzvah, according...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s October Oil Exports Hit 2025 Peak, Reflecting Failure of U.S. Sanctions Enforcement
Iran’s oil exports in October reached their highest monthly level of the year. This highlights the continued failure of the Trump administration to cut Tehran’s key financial lifeline. Tehran shipped...
Policy Briefs
Qatar’s Calculated Bet on the Islamic Republic
Qatar’s wealth and prestige are built on the incompetence of the rulers of Iran’s Islamic Republic. As long as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his gang of fools are in charge in Tehran, Doha...
Op-eds
Iran’s September Oil Exports Reach a 2025 High, Underscoring Sanctions Enforcement Gaps
Iran’s oil exports in September 2025 reached their highest monthly level of the year, according to TankerTrackers, highlighting the continued shortcomings of international sanctions enforcement. Tehran...
Policy Briefs
Why Iran Won’t Follow FATF Counter-Terrorism Rules
As usual, Tehran will make surface-level concessions and play for time. But it will never commit to genuine counter-terrorism regulation.
Op-eds
Snapback Isn’t Enough: Europe Must Outlaw the IRGC
The UN’s snapback sanctions mean little if Europe keeps giving IRGC a legal loophole.
Op-eds
China Is Supercharging Iran’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy
Beijing has become the central engine of Iran’s sanctions evasion strategy. For years, China has been the top buyer of Iranian oil and other sanctioned goods — purchasing approximately 90 percent of...
Policy Briefs
5 Ways to Curb Iran’s Oil Exports to China
Better enforcement of the re-imposed snapback sanctions on Iran could have a decisive effect on its oil exports to China.
Op-eds
Freedom for Iran: Learning From U.S. Support for Polish Anti-Communists in the 1980s
Memos
Snapback Sanctions Against Iran: Will Donald Trump Play His Ace?
Iran is in a vulnerable position. President Trump should seize the moment to sink Iranian oil revenues and force Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program.
Op-eds
Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Targeted by Israel During Extensive Air Strikes
Missile Sites Under Reconstruction: Iran has reportedly begun to rebuild key missile production sites targeted by Israel during the June conflict that saw extensive Israeli and...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Negotiations Over Country’s Nuclear Program as Snapback Deadline Looms
Khamenei Rejects Talks: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected direct talks with the United States over the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program,...
Flash Briefs
UN Security Council Nixes Resolution to Halt Reimposition of Sanctions Against Iran
Sanctions on Iran Set To Return: The 15-member UN Security Council voted on September 19 against a resolution to halt the imminent reimposition of UN sanctions against Iran, known as “snapback.” Only...