Masoud Niili, an economist, has warned about the critical state of Iran’s economy and the buildup of economic problems. At the same time, Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about the costs of war and economic pressures, and Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf also emphasized the link between the economy and security.

In a report, Atta Mahamed in IranWire examined Masoud Niili’s account of Iran’s economic crisis and addressed this question: can today’s situation of Iran’s economy be explained only by errors in economic policymaking, sanctions, and war, or do the roots of the crisis require looking as well at political decisions and the structure of power?

In this interview with Atta Mahamed, we discuss Masoud Niili’s narrative, the responsibility of decision-makers, and the outlook for Iran’s economy. Watch the full interview on IranWire TV and YouTube