By Hossain Jahansouz, Ph.D., Biochemist and a Leading Scientist and Industry Executive in the United States for Over Three Decades
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Iran was once recognized for its strong pharmaceutical industry and highly trained medical professionals. Today, it is facing a health crisis of massive proportions. From insulin and chemotherapy drugs to basic antibiotics, life-saving medicines are disappearing from pharmacy shelves. This is not just a crisis of supply. It is a crisis of corruption. Behind the shortages is a powerful network of profiteers. These actors—commonly referred to as the “drug mafia”—operate with impunity. Many are closely linked to regime elites and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). read more