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Tehran bureau chief for the New York Times. I am one of the few Westerners reporting from Iran, and have been based here for the past 10 years.

Tehran, Iran
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    Aug 11

    AMERICANS, MEET THE IRANIANS. Coming Monday and Tuesday evening, on , I will show you Iran in a way never seen before. Get to know the people living beyond the headlines, as I guide you through one of the most controversial countries in the world. 👇👀 on

    Our Man in Tehran — Trailer
    This 2-night documentary series offers a revealing look at life inside Iran, with New York Times correspondent Thomas Erdbrink.
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    Nov 2

    "The Iranians have to suffer..They have to feel the full brunt of sanctions," the White House told European diplomats.

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    As New Sanctions Loom, U.S. Push Against Iran Faces Steep Obstacles

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    Nov 1

    A portrait of Amal in The New York Times last week drew an impassioned response from readers. They wrote to ask if she was getting better. On Thursday, Amal’s family said she had died at a ragged refugee camp 4 miles from the hospital.

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    Oct 11

    What does 18-year-old girlhood look like around the world? The asked young women photographers to show us. — through girls' eyes. Cool project by

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    Oct 6

    In Amsterdam, it’s not just the number of tourists that pose a problem. It’s how they behave.

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    Oct 3

    "I want to be able to make millions of stories from one portrait" -

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    Geweldige journalist, gaat gedegen met zijn bronnen om.

    Call from journalist and author Christopher de Bellaigue for anyone in Belgium or the Netherlands who is considering assisted suicide or euthanasia. I am doing an in-depth report for the Guardian and if you are prepared to speak I would love to talk.
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    Sep 29

    If you want a really good understanding of Iran and Iranians, I'd like to recommend the two part show, "Our Man in Tehran" with . It's very good and is sort of how I experienced the people of while I was there.

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    Sep 28

    International readers from South Africa to Scotland told us that they watched the Kavanaugh hearing: "I don’t think people in the U.S. know how closely we are watching this"

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    Sep 27

    Proves that even after Caliphate crushed, threat from jihadist terrorism will endure. Also, there is so much focus on 'intelligence failures' in media after successful attacks, how about an acknowledgment of the great job by Dutch intel/security services for preventing this plot?

    Netherlands police arrests foil 'major terrorist attack' - 3 were blocked travellers, they had managed to source pistols were seeking AKs and grenades
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    Aug 24

    Just finished ’s doc. What a humanizing & entertaining portrait of modern life in Tehran, , with all its complexity & contradictions. Don’t just watch one part because each episode offers a unique side of the story (ep. 2 is by far my fave tho).

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    Aug 21

    Facebook Fueled Anti-Refugee Attacks in Germany, New Research Suggests

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    Aug 21

    I just completed part 2 of this extraordinary documentary filmed by Tehran bureau chief of . Its overwhelmingly powerful and poignant, happy at times, hopeful, at others terrifying. A true revelation. I can’t recommend it enough. You won’t be disappointed.

    Over the course of 4 years, traveled with a TV crew around Iran meeting people and hearing stories about their lives, hopes and fears. Watch "Our Man in Tehran" online:
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    Aug 19

    Lake Urmia was once a haven for birds and bathers. Now, its piers lead nowhere. Beautiful and surreal photographs by Newsha Tavakolian show the juxtaposition of what is and what was.

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    Aug 16

    Of course a brilliant look at Iran, but also some entertaining banter between husband and wife, Thomas and in doc. Reminded me of the his op-ed in the Dutch press about her when she won the Dutch Prince Claus Award (translated by )

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    AMERICANS, MEET THE IRANIANS. Coming Monday and Tuesday evening, on , I will show you Iran in a way never seen before. Get to know the people living beyond the headlines, as I guide you through one of the most controversial countries in the world. 👇👀 on
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    Aug 15

    The Editorial Board is joining more than 200 newspapers to remind readers of the value of America’s free press. Read the editorial along with those of newspapers across the country. And if you haven't already, subscribe to your local papers.

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  18. Aug 15

    In association with

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    Aug 14

    Watch "Our Man in Tehran" - Parts 1 & 2 - online, at any time, for a revealing look at life inside Iran, with New York Times correspondent .

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  20. Aug 15

    Thank you all for the great response! ‘Our Man in Tehran’ is made by -Roel van Broekhoven, Director. -David Fanning, Executive Producer. -Pelle Asselbergs, Editor. -Jacko van ‘t Hof, Cameraman. -Rik Meier, Sound -Nicole Frints, Producer -Joost Oskamp, Mixing /

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    Aug 15

    Absolutely fantastic series. One of the best ever put out, and I’ve been watching since I was a little kid. Thank you, . Your life’s work will edify thousands of Americans/others across the globe. You should be proud.

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    AMERICANS, MEET THE IRANIANS. Coming Monday and Tuesday evening, on , I will show you Iran in a way never seen before. Get to know the people living beyond the headlines, as I guide you through one of the most controversial countries in the world. 👇👀 on
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