Miad Maleki

A proposed $300 billion investment fund for Iran under a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding faces legal challenges due to U.S. sanctions targeting sectors controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Experts warn the fund's feasibility is questionable under current U.S. law, which could require temporary waivers or new licenses to bypass sanctions, complicating long-term investor confidence.

The article discusses the implications of the recent escalation between Iran and Israel on regional issues, featuring analysis from Miad Maleki and David Makovsky on how this conflict affects peace efforts in the Middle East.

The Trump administration's economic pressure on Iran may be causing the regime to dump oil into the Gulf, according to experts, as a massive suspected oil slick has been spotted near Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal. The incident is seen as evidence that Tehran's oil infrastructure is buckling under US pressure. The blockade and sanctions are restricting Iran's ability to move crude out of Kharg Island.

The U.S.-imposed blockade on Iran is being evaluated after three weeks. NPR's Michel Martin discusses its effectiveness with Miad Maleki, a former senior Treasury official. The blockade's impact is being assessed.

U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached a historic peak, combining sanctions, a naval blockade, and targeted disruptions of oil exports. Former Treasury sanctions expert Miad Maleki warns Iran's economy is on the verge of collapse, with daily losses of $435 million, triple-digit inflation, and risks of gasoline shortages and unrest.