Farnaz Fassihi

Farnaz Fassihi is an award-winning journalist and United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. She has extensive experience covering Iran and the Middle East, having worked as a correspondent for major American newspapers for over 25 years. Fassihi is known for her in-depth reporting on the shadow war between Iran and Israel, as well as her coverage of domestic politics, human rights abuses, and Iran's growing influence in the region. She has won numerous national journalism awards and is committed to truthful reporting and upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/farnaz-fassihi

85%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author frequently uses sensationalist language and portrays Iranian officials as deceitful and manipulative. The author also tends to present information in a way that may be misleading or confusing.
  • The author often presents information from multiple sources and verifies it independently.
  • The author sometimes uses inflammatory language when discussing Iran's political opponents.

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest when reporting on Iran, as they have personal ties to the country.
  • The author has also been accused of having a pro-Israeli bias.
  • The author has been accused of being too critical of Iran in their reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The author also reports on the different factions within Iran and how they may be working against each other.
  • There are instances where the author reports contradictory information, such as Iran blaming Israel for an attack but later claiming that another enemy was responsible.

Deceptions

81%

Examples:

  • The author also has a tendency to present information in a way that may be confusing or difficult to understand.
  • The author sometimes uses misleading or deceptive tactics to make a point, such as using sensationalist language or presenting information out of context.
  • There are instances where the author may have intentionally misled their readers.

Recent Articles

Iran's Contentious Presidential Run-off: Pezeshkian vs. Jalili

Iran's Contentious Presidential Run-off: Pezeshkian vs. Jalili

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Iranians prepare to elect a new president on Friday between hardline conservative Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian and reformist Saeed Jalili, following the death of previous president Ebrahim Raisi in May. Both candidates passed the Guardian Council's vetting process, which disqualified 74 other contenders including women. The low voter turnout of 40% in the first round could impact the run-off as many young and middle-class Iranians distrust the establishment.
Two Iranian Presidential Candidates Withdraw Ahead of Snap Election: Focus Shifts to Trump in 2024

Two Iranian Presidential Candidates Withdraw Ahead of Snap Election: Focus Shifts to Trump in 2024

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Two Iranian presidential candidates, Alireza Zakani and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, unexpectedly withdrew from the race before the snap election on June 28. The conservative camp is divided between Saeed Jalili and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while reformist Masoud Pezeshkian may still win with high voter turnout. All candidates focus on handling former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, as his victory is expected.
UN Report Suggests Hamas Committed Sexual Violence During 7 October Attacks on Israel

UN Report Suggests Hamas Committed Sexual Violence During 7 October Attacks on Israel

Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 A UN report suggests that Hamas may have committed sexual violence during the 7 October attacks on Israel. The report, released by Pramila Patten, states that several fully or partially naked bodies with hands tied and shot multiple times were found. This could be evidence of some forms of sexual violence.
Iranians Vote for New Parliament Amid Economic Woes and Political Restrictions

Iranians Vote for New Parliament Amid Economic Woes and Political Restrictions

Broke On: Saturday, 02 March 2024 Iranians are casting their votes in a parliamentary election marked by economic struggles and limited political and social freedoms. The Assembly of Experts' role as the ultimate decision-maker on selecting a new supreme leader if Khamenei steps down or dies highlights its significance.
Biden Administration Takes Israel-Hamas War Ceasefire Goal to U.N. Security Council

Biden Administration Takes Israel-Hamas War Ceasefire Goal to U.N. Security Council

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 The Biden administration is taking its goal of a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war to the U.N. Security Council as early as Tuesday, with a text that states it would result in further harm to civilians and their displacement if there were a major ground offensive into Rafah.
Iran Faces Public Anger After Deadly ISIS Attack in Kerman

Iran Faces Public Anger After Deadly ISIS Attack in Kerman

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 Iran faces public anger after ISIS takes responsibility for deadly bombings in Kerman, killing 88 and injuring more than 200. The government initially blamed Israel but later claimed another enemy was responsible. Terrorism exposes a vulnerability Iran doesn't want to admit as it has been using its military presence in Iraq and Syria to keep terrorist groups at bay, but this sense of security was shattered on Wednesday with the deadliest attack since 1979. ISIS claims responsibility and threatens more attacks against Iran.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Diplomatic Efforts, Humanitarian Crisis, and Regional Implications

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Jordan for talks on the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded that Israel would not agree to a temporary truce without the release of hostages taken by Hamas Iran's officials are publicly signaling they do not want a full-scale war Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned the United States that preventing a regional conflict depended on stopping the Israeli attack on Gaza The war has had a disproportionate impact on newborns, women, and children in Gaza, as stated by several United Nations aid agencies An Israeli attack on an ambulance convoy near Gaza's largest hospital, al-Shifa, resulted in the death of 15 people

Iranian Teenager Armita Geravand Dies Following Train Incident

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Iranian teenager Armita Geravand died after allegedly being confronted for not wearing a hijab on a train. The U.S. expressed deep sadness over the incident, sparking international attention.

Iran Denies Directing Armed Groups Accused of Attacking U.S. Forces

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Iran's Foreign Minister stated that armed groups in the Middle East are 'poised with their finger on the trigger'. The U.S. has accused Iran of directing proxy militias to carry out attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Iran has categorically denied these allegations, stating that it does not control these groups and cannot dictate their actions.

U.S. and Qatar Reportedly Agree to Block Iran's Access to $6 Billion in Funds

Broke On: Thursday, 12 October 2023 The U.S. and Qatar have reportedly reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion of its funds held in Qatari banks. The funds are part of Iran's oil revenues, which have been frozen due to U.S. sanctions. The agreement is seen as a way to prevent Iran from using the funds to support militant groups such as Hamas.