Peiman Salehi
(He/Him)
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South China Morning Post,
The Hill,
Common Dreams,
Middle East Monitor
and
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Political philosophy, international relations, civilizational resistance, West Asia geopolitics, anti-imperialism, multipolarity, global South narratives.
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Celebrity news, sports, product reviews, lifestyle trends, entertainment industry.
Tehran-based political analyst | Iran,the U.S. & global power shifts. Words in @thehill, @SCMPNews, @RStatecraft، @DropSiteNews .Cited: @TheEconomist & @Forbes
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Peiman Salehi’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Peiman Salehi is a Tehran-based political analyst covering Iran, U.S.–Iran relations, and the changing balance of global power. His work has appeared in The Hill, South China Morning Post, Responsible Statecraft, Foreign Policy in Focus, Drop Site News, The New Arab, Informed Comment, and New Internationalist, among other international outlets. His analysis has been cited by The Economist and Forbes, referenced by the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission, and noted in a U.S. Congr…
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Interview
See all 21 answers →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.