Nilou Tabrizi

Nilou Tabrizi, a visual forensics reporter at The Washington Post and co-author of a book on Iran's women-led uprising, shares her insights on the recent turmoil in Iran. She discusses how Iranian civilians are affected by military actions and their challenges in reporting amidst conflict. The conversation also highlights the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, the limitations of military solutions, and the deep emotional impact on ordinary Iranians. Tabrizi emphasizes the resilience of the Women's Life Freedom movement and the importance of understanding personal narratives in geopolitics.

Nilou Tabrizi, investigative reporter and author who covered Iran and was recently laid off from The Washington Post, reflects on newsroom cuts. She discusses what will be lost when foreign desks shrink. Short, clear takes on the fallout for international reporting and the risks to verification, local networks, and coverage of crises.

Nilou Tabrizi, investigative journalist and open-source researcher who verifies strike imagery and documents civilian harm. She walks through Operation Epic Fury and the strike that killed Iran’s leader. She recounts verifying the Minab school strike and the challenge of AI disinformation. She outlines Iran’s decentralized military responses, regional escalation risks, and the human cost amid internet blackouts and repression.