Mahmoud Shaaban is an Egyptian political researcher and journalist. He completed his master's thesis on Iranian-American relations, specifically focusing on "The Impact of US Sanctions during the Donald Trump Era on Iran's Regional Behavior." Currently, he is preparing to defend his doctoral dissertation on regional security, with a focus on "The Impact of Proxy Wars between Iran and the United States on the Security Structure in the Middle East." Shaaban has been specializing in Iranian affairs for several years and has participated in dozens of political events inside Iran. His most recent engagement was covering the recent Iranian presidential elections held in June 2024.