Negar Mortazavi

Iranian journalist

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Negar Mortazavi is an Iranian journalist and commentator based in Washington, DC. She formerly worked as a TV host for Voice of America Persian. 

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President Trump has invited Iran to “pick up the phone and call” him. He’s also threatened the “end” of that country. It’s the latest act  in a long international drama.

Does the Trump White House want war with Iran?

President Trump has invited Iran to “pick up the phone and call” him. He’s also threatened the “end” of that country. It’s the latest act  in a long international drama.

from To the Point

Today President Trump signed an executive order that reimposes some of the sanctions on Iran, which were lifted under the nuclear deal from which the U.S. withdrew.

Will reinstating sanctions against Iran better block their path to nuclear weapons?

Today President Trump signed an executive order that reimposes some of the sanctions on Iran, which were lifted under the nuclear deal from which the U.S. withdrew.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Two of Iran’s most protected locations were hit by terrorists today—killing at least 12 people and wounding 42 more.

ISIS attacks Tehran while Senate discusses new Iran sanctions

Two of Iran’s most protected locations were hit by terrorists today—killing at least 12 people and wounding 42 more.

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