About

We have never before experienced an era where individual human beings can harness the power of information to the degree and effect possible today. The media landscape has changed to such an extent in the digital age that individuals reach and interact with thousands and even millions of people, instantaneously. This is absolutely profound.

It will change the world.

Dave Siavashi
Founder and Editor of Iran News Now

Iran News Now is a nimble and independent news organization started by Dave Siavashi in April 2009.

e-mail: IranNewsNow.com @ gmail.com

Human Rights May 14, 2013

Video: Censorship and Power in Iran – Panel discussion featuring Jon Stewart, Maziar Bahari and Joel Simon

This is a must-watch video with a lively discussion and Q&A debate. In particular, there is a part of the [...]...
General April 27, 2013

What happened to Iran’s Green Movement?

When every single avenue of organization and communication is either controlled, completely blocked, or under attack by the state apparatus,...
Exclusive April 16, 2013

How an explosive Wikileaks revelation about Supreme Leader’s top aide seeking U.S. government money for presidential run might help Ahmadinejad and his right-hand man, Mashaei

Laura Rozen reports in Al-Monitor’s Back Channel on the explosive Wikileaks US cable that implicates Ayatollah Khamenei’s top ai...
Featured March 18, 2013

Live Report – Former Iran Minister of Interior “We have plans should Mashaei run for elections.”

President Barack Obama's 2013 Nowruz Speech to Iranians: "As a new spring begins I remain hopeful that our two countries can move beyond ten...
Featured February 24, 2013

Video: Iran and U.S. Wrestling Diplomacy – Iranian Fans Go Crazy for U.S. Team

The Iranian and U.S. wrestling teams have provided both countries with a rare opportunity......
General October 3, 2012

Protests Erupt over Currency Crisis

James Miller, manning the INN desk today while Dave Siavashi is on the road:  ...