Ms. Negar MORTAZAVI

(USA), Journalist and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy (CIP), Washington DC

Negar Mortazavi is an Iranian-American journalist, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy in Washington D.C., and host of The Iran Podcast. She covers Iran, the Middle East, and U.S. foreign policy for outlets such as Foreign Policy, The Intercept, and BBC. Formerly a TV anchor for Voice of America, she is widely recognized for her advocacy of press freedom and nuanced understanding of U.S.-Iran relations. Mortazavi has been named among Forbes’ “30 Inspirational Women” and MEPC’s “40 Leaders Shaping U.S.-Middle East Relations.” Living in exile since 2009, she continues to advance independent journalism and cross-cultural understanding through her global commentary.