Saeed Ghasseminejad

Saeed Ghasseminejad is a senior adviser for Iran and financial economics at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, specializing in Iran’s economy, financial markets, sanctions, and illicit finance.

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Middle East

Conflict Zones

How Iran Turned the Houthis Into a Regional Power

Backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Yemen’s Houthis transformed from tribal insurgents into a regional menace targeting Israel, Saudi Arabia, and global shipping. Discover the five secret pillars of Tehran’s deadly proxy empire.

Saeed Ghasseminejad

Middle East
Sanctions, What Sanctions? Iran’s Secret Oil Network Fuels Its Regime
Iran is exporting 1.6 million barrels of oil every day. Thanks to a shadowy fleet, fake paperwork, and a global network of front companies, Tehran keeps its oil flowing, fueled by China’s backing. The West’s sanctions are failing spectacularly. Find out why and what it will take to finally cut off this illicit lifeline.
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Saeed Ghasseminejad

Sanctions, What Sanctions? Iran’s Secret Oil Network Fuels Its Regime