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.

Peyman Mestchian’s personal experience reflects broader trends among Iranian expatriates in that, like many others, he felt a renewed sense of hope and engagement with Iran following the JCPOA. His observations of the enthusiasm among expatriates to reverse the brain ...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

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

The window of opportunity for Iranian expatriates, as mentioned by Peyman Mestchian, was from July 2015, when the Iran nuclear deal was reached, to January 2017.