Meyad Maleki, a former U.S. Treasury official, in an article published on October 28, 2026, analyzes the current situation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and emphasizes that bombs must stay in the warehouse. Having spent eight years in the Treasury intensifying sanctions against Iran, he argues that war will only benefit Iran, and therefore, economic pressure must continue.
Meyad Maleki's Analysis of the Situation in Iran
In this article, Maleki points out that war acts as a tool for the survival of the Islamic Republic. He explains that military attacks or international agreements cannot be suitable solutions to Iran's problems. Instead of these actions, he emphasizes the continuation and intensification of sanctions so that the Islamic Republic faces economic pressure and cannot easily escape from it.
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Concerns About Past Crimes and the Consequences of War
This expert from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has also expressed concerns about the repetition of similar crimes as in "Lamerd" and "Minab." Crimes that have tarnished America's democratic image and showcased its barbaric nature. Maleki states that increasing sanctions can help reduce public tensions while placing financial pressures on the Islamic Republic.
He notes that the continuation of sanctions allows the U.S. to achieve its goals without facing the political and economic costs of a military war. He points out that war could put America's credibility and reputation to public judgment, and thus, sanctions act as a hidden and less costly solution to maintain America's image on the global stage.
Ultimately, Meyad Maleki believes that continued economic pressure on the Islamic Republic could lead to a fundamental change in the economic and political situation of the country. He emphasizes that to achieve this goal, agreements that might restore Iran's oil revenues should be avoided, and instead, sanctions should continue.
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