Follow us on social

Djavad Salehi-Isfahani

Iran’s economy, so far resilient, now faces ultimate test
Middle East

Iran’s economy, so far resilient, now faces ultimate test

2024 may see an economic slowdown, and tensions with the US and Israel pose major risks

2022-10-06t160129z_1906493499_rc2ekw9dvpha_rtrmadp_3_iran-women-protests-scaled-e1665156927159
Middle East

Protests, drones send Iran’s economic recovery in spiral

But the situation is complicated, and the West’s next move could make it much worse for ordinary Iranians

Shutterstock_365814167-scaled
Middle East

No, Iranians aren't negotiating from a weak economic position

In fact its economy grew 4.3 percent last year, calling into question the hawks' view that 'maximum pressure' is beating Tehran into submission.

2021-11-04t000000z_1286814531_rc2onq9bwozv_rtrmadp_3_iran-nuclear-raisi-scaled
Middle East

The road to Iran's 'Resistance Economy' passes through a revived JCPOA

The lifting of US sanctions is critical to fulfilling Raisi’s economic campaign promises whether he likes it or not.

Shutterstock_1927484000-scaled
Middle East

Will Iran’s new president turn the economy around?

Ebrahim Raisi promised to create jobs, but it may take more than simply rejoining the JCPOA to do it.