The US withdrawal from the JCPOA resulted in a resumption of the “relentless exodus of talent and intellect” from Iran. The re-imposition of sanctions and the travel ban discouraged Iranian expatriates from returning or investing in their homeland, effectively reversing ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian warns the West about underestimating the role of Chinese funding and technology because it is beginning to fill the gap left by the departure of Western influence and Iranian talent. This could lead to a significant shift in ...Read more

Following the Iran nuclear deal, the London-Tehran BA flight route became active again, with business class seats filled with businessmen from Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms. This indicates that the deal led to increased business activity and connectivity between ...Read more

The election of Donald Trump as US president in November 2016 marked a turning point. His administration’s policies, including the travel ban and the withdrawal from the JCPOA, led to a reversal of the positive trend of Iranian expatriates re-engaging ...Read more

The Iran nuclear deal played a significant role in reversing the brain drain from Iran by creating a brief period of optimism and opportunity. It encouraged Iranian expatriates to consider returning to or investing in their homeland, contributing to its ...Read more

According to the letter, the void left by the talent exodus from Iran is being partially filled by Chinese funding, know-how, and technology. This suggests that as Western influence and opportunities diminish due to sanctions and political tensions, China is ...Read more

During the active period of the JCPOA, the author describes young Iranians as having hope to stay in Iran and contribute to building a stronger economy and a better society. The nuclear deal created a sense of optimism and opportunity ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian argues that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) had a positive and liberating effect on Iranian expatriates, encouraging them to re-engage with their homeland and potentially reverse the brain drain by fostering hope for a more open and prosperous ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian mentions that he closely followed every wrestling bout, every taekwondo kick, and every weight lift by Iranian athletes in Paris. These events reflect his continued interest and connection to Iranian culture and achievements despite living abroad.

The election of Donald Trump led to a significant shift in US policy towards Iran. His administration withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), reimposed and increased sanctions against Iran, and introduced a travel ban. These actions disrupted the momentum ...Read more