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Farnaz Fassihi
@farnazfassihi94.4K followers
Journalist @nytimes United Nations Bureau Chief Iran Mideast Diplomacy | Author | War correspondent Ellis Island Medal of Honor @Columbia & @Harvard alum
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Last Front PageMAY 8, 2026Latest appearance
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Iran Opens Key Strait, Trump and Tehran Say, Lifting Hopes for Peace
But U.S. Signals Its Blockade Isn't Over
View Front PageNew York Times • APR 18, 2026
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In Iran’s New Leadership Structure, the Generals Hold the Power
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New York Times•APR 24, 2026
Iran Opens Key Strait, Trump and Tehran Say, Lifting Hopes for Peace
But U.S. Signals Its Blockade Isn't Over
With:Thomas Fuller
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New York Times•APR 18, 2026•Lead StoryThe paper presents a cautious view of Middle Eastern diplomatic developments, contrasting optimistic public statements from leaders with the contradictory reality of an ongoing US military blockade. It frames the geopolitical narrative as complex and potentially contradictory.
Israel Agrees to Talks With Lebanon but Vows No Letup on Hezbollah
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New York Times•APR 10, 2026•Lead StoryThe paper frames the diplomatic developments as a complex duality, balancing a willingness to negotiate with continued military resolve. The inclusion of international perspectives suggests a fragile, multi-front geopolitical situation.
CEASE-FIRE CALLED AFTER TENSE DAY THREATENING IRAN
Trump Veers From ‘Civilization Will Die’ to Agreeing to Two-Week Pause
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New York Times•APR 8, 2026•Lead StoryThe paper focuses on the abrupt shift in presidential rhetoric and policy, contrasting severe existential threats with the subsequent agreement to a temporary diplomatic pause. The coverage frames the administration's decision-making process as volatile and unpredictable.
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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Farnaz Fassihi in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.