If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of three people:
- An expat professional about to board a flight to Dubai or Doha, wondering if your next business trip to Tehran is still on.
- An energy sector veteran who’s spent years in the Gulf, now facing a new reality of missile alerts and armed convoys.
- A journalist, aid worker, or simply a curious traveler drawn to Persia’s ancient allure—but smart enough to know that the old travel guides won’t cut it anymore.
I wrote Storm Over Persia for all of you.
Why This Book, Why Now
The conflict that erupted in late February 2026 wasn’t a surprise to those who’d been watching closely. The “maximum pressure” campaign, the breakdown of backchannel talks, the assassination of key figures—it was a slow-motion train wreck that finally hit the wall.
But here’s what the news won’t tell you: ordinary life continues. Markets still open. Taxis still run. And Westerners still need to work, travel, and survive in a region that just became exponentially more dangerous.
The problem? Most “safety advice” out there is either:
- Generic: “Stay aware of your surroundings.” (Thanks, that’s really helpful when shrapnel is flying.)
- Paralyzing: “Don’t go.” (Not an option if your job depends on it.)
- Outdated: Written before the first bomb fell.
I wrote this book to fill the gap between what the media shows and what you actually need to know.
What You’ll Find Here
Over the coming weeks, this blog will publish practical, field-tested guidance drawn from my book and from conversations with security professionals, Iranian friends, and Westerners who’ve lived through crises in Beirut, Baghdad, and Kabul.
Topics will include:
- How to react in the first 60 seconds of an air raid
- What to do (and never do) at an IRGC checkpoint
- Building a go-bag that could save your life
- Reading social cues to avoid protests and riots
- Navigating Iran’s crashing currency and black markets
And much more.
Get the Full Guide
Blog posts are just the tip of the iceberg. The complete Storm Over Persia handbook contains step-by-step protocols, checklists, Farsi phrase guides, and detailed analysis of every survival scenario. It’s available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
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