By Hossain Jahansouz, Ph.D., Biochemist and a Leading Scientist and Industry Executive in the United States for Over Three Decades
Abstract. Iran’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas once positioned it as a cornerstone of the global energy economy. Yet beneath government rhetoric about export growth and energy independence lies a sector plagued by decay, environmental destruction, corruption, and militarized control. Drawing on multiple sources, including the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [1], Middle East Institute [2], Iran Focus [3], and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) [4], this article examines how political gain and elite profit have undermined one of Iran’s most vital industries. Read more …