IJNet Persian Editor

Mehrnaz Samimi

Mehrnaz Samimi is the IJNet Persian Editor. She is a print and broadcast journalist, editor, Iran expert and simultaneous interpreter.

Over 1,200 of her English and Farsi articles have been published. She worked for Voice of America for nine years, and has freelanced for the BBC. She studied French Literature at the University of Tehran.

Journalist flees danger
Digital and Physical Safety

In dire danger, Afghan journalists need global support

by
Mehrnaz Samimi
Aug 13, 2021
Photo in an Iranian hospital
COVID-19 Reporting

Interview with Iranian photojournalist Farhad Babaei

by
Mehrnaz Samimi
Mar 26, 2020