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

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

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

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 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