US Sanctions On Iran and its impact on regional peace

The attached research proposal was written but was given the below feedback and needs rewriting: 
You have an idea that can be developed, but your proposal has many problems.  Starting with the theory-you have a statement of fact and not a theory.  You need a more general idea that you can apply.  You need more detail in your method section-what type of quantitative analysis will you use.  Your case is correct, but needs to be  better specified.  You do not have proper dependent or independent variables-both of these sections are problematic and do not show that you have mastered the basic empirical elements present within research.  You need to re-write your research logic and you need more sources for the project value.  In short, every section of your paper needs substantial revision.  This paper does not show that you have mastered the basic methodological elements we have covered this term.