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Peiman Salehi

(He/Him)
Iran, Tehrān
As seen in: BBC, The ComiCom Podcast, The Economist, Euronews, South China Morning Post, Common Dreams, Middle East Monitor, Global Research, The New Arab, Almayadeen and
Covers:  Political philosophy, international relations, civilizational resistance, West Asia geopolitics, anti-imperialism, multipolarity, global South narratives.
Doesn't Cover: Celebrity news, sports, product reviews, lifestyle trends, entertainment industry.
Tehran-based political analyst. SCMP, Responsible Statecraft, The New Arab, Drop Site News. Cited by The Economist, Forbes, Al Jazeera, Euronews, U.S. Congress.

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Peiman Salehi’s Biography

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Peiman Salehi is an Iranian political analyst specializing in global order, emerging power structures, and non-Western alliances.

His work has appeared in international outlets including South China Morning Post, Responsible Statecraft, The New Arab, Middle East Monitor, and Informed Comment (Juan Cole), reflecting a range of Western, Global South, and independent perspectives.

His analysis has been cited by major global media and institutions, including The Economist, Al Jazeera, and the U.S.–…

Peiman Salehi’s Journalist Portfolio

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Iranians Return to South Pars Gas Complex to Repair and Rebuild

Iranians Return to South Pars Gas Complex to Repair and Rebuild

Engineers at the facility estimate 12% of the crucial gas facility's capacity was affected by U.S.-Israeli st…

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After 'ceasefire', Iran's streets and strategy await next stage

After 'ceasefire', Iran's streets and strategy await next stage

In conversations across Tehran over the past week, one theme recurs: under no circumstances should the outcom…

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No deal, no calm: Iranians settle into a war of endurance

No deal, no calm: Iranians settle into a war of endurance

At the centre of the week's developments were the high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan…

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Iran's Jews: Israel strike of synagogue attack on 'anti-Zionism'

Iran's Jews: Israel strike of synagogue attack on 'anti-Zionism'

"We are Iranians before anything else...and we do not see ourselves in what is being done in the name of Zion…

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Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance

Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance

From a high-risk US special forces operation deep inside Iranian territory to mounting pressure around the St…

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Opinion | Life in Iran illustrates shifting realities amid US-Israel war

Opinion | Life in Iran illustrates shifting realities amid US-Israel war

Instead of panicking, Iranians are asking different questions and making new strategic considerations.

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Articles

A pause, not a ceasefire: Washington stalls, Tehran recalibrates

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By Peiman Salehi, Paul Macrae, Week’s End
| alethonews.com
A pause, not a ceasefire: Washington stalls, Tehran recalibrates By Peiman Salehi | The Cradle | April 29, 2026 What is currently being described as a “ceasefire” between Iran and the US is, in reality, something far more fragile and far more strategic: a temporary pause in an ongoing war. The distinction matters. Because while Washington seeks to frame this moment as a diplomatic opening, Tehran increasingly views it as a recalibration of tempo rather than a resolution of conflict.
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From Dollar Hegemony to Strategic Coercion: Is Washington Accelerating the Multipolar Shift?

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By Peiman Salehi
| South Africa Today
From Dollar Hegemony to Strategic Coercion: Is Washington Accelerating the Multipolar Shift? Image source: Pexels The international order that emerged after World War II was built on a structural fusion between American military supremacy and the global dominance of the US dollar. Through the Bretton Woods system, Washington institutionalized its monetary centrality, tying global trade, energy pricing, and reserve accumulation to the dollar.
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The myth of US peacemaking: Why Washington’s mediation in West Asia keeps crumbling

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By Peiman Salehi, Matthew Kupfer 
| alethonews.com
The myth of US peacemaking: Why Washington’s mediation in West Asia keeps crumbling By Peiman Salehi | The Cradle | November 3, 2025 The US has long styled itself as a guarantor of peace and stability in West Asia while systematically undermining both. From the Oslo Accords to the Abraham Accords, Washington’s so-called peace initiatives have masked coercion as consensus.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was writing political commentary for a Persian-language website, focusing on West Asia and global power dynamics. Even then, I was passionate about deconstructing liberal narratives and highlighting voices from the Global South. That experience shaped my entire analytical approach.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, once during a visit to an old journalism museum. It was a brief but nostalgic experience that made me appreciate how far we’ve come in writing technology.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has transformed news from a scheduled broadcast to a real-time stream. It has democratized storytelling, empowered eyewitnesses, and challenged gatekeepers. But it has also amplified misinformation and made speed a rival to accuracy. The challenge now is to harness its reach while preserving journalistic integrity.

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