It is possible to say that privatization, which was expected to reduce the government's financial burden, has practically turned into a tragedy in Iran.

Since water transfer projects in Karun proceed, and the management of water resources is based on lobbies and ethnic interests, the hydro-politics of Khuzestan has gotten increasingly complicated.

In Afghanistan, there are crucial mineral deposits, and the estimated value of those are 3 trillion dollars.

Income distribution and poverty indicators have severely worsened in the last three years, especially in the rural areas in Iran.

Despite the different stances towards the electoral boycott, Iraq’s Tishreen (October) protest movement is what determines Iraq’s political future and not the early elections.

The recent events in Karbala might arguably transform the city’s protest movement to lead the popular campaign against the upcoming early elections.

If the new restrictions are fully implemented, there will be significant job loss and Iran will witness further economic and socioeconomic strain, deprivation, and income inequality.

Although Rouhani’s recent financial package is noteworthy, without reducing the geopolitical risks and addressing the structural problems in Iran, the package can only buy some time.

US sanctions affect economic, social, cultural, and political domains.

Iran may not be able to withstand pressure much longer

Iran’s economy has witnessed multi-tier and unstable exchange rate systems which echo different ideological priorities, necessities of profitability in semi-market conditions and rentseeking contributions.

The centuries-old relations between India and Iran have witnessed several ups and downs throughout history due to domestic, regional and international factors.