Lisa Daftari
United StatesexpertFemaleb. 19837.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Lisa Daftari is an Iranian-American journalist and expert on Middle Eastern affairs, known for her analysis of Iran's geopolitical strategies and its impact on global security. As the Foreign Desk Editor-in-Chief at The Foreign Desk, she provides insights into Iranian politics and has appeared frequently on various media platforms to discuss issues related to the Middle East. Recently, Daftari commented on the strategic significance of the killing of Ali Shamkhani, emphasizing its implications for Iran's regime stability and military leadership.
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Lisa Daftari discusses her concerns about Iran’s regime as President Trump contemplates a deal.
Iranians say Trump deal with Islamic Republic may let regime survive intactUnited States· 2026-06-03
Lisa Daftari, a Middle East and foreign policy expert, discussed how Iran’s regime is threatened by Somaliland's potential as a pro-Western foothold.
Iran 'deeply threatened' by Somaliland's potential as US, Israel footholdUnited States· 2026-05-27
Lisa Daftari is a foreign policy analyst and editor-in-chief at The Foreign Desk.
Iran regime collapse possible after Trump's strikes against Iran, author saysUnited States· 2026-03-01
Lisa Daftari described the celebrations of the Iranian people as a sign of jubilation over the dawn of a new and free Iran.
Iranians celebrate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei death after strikesUnited States· 2026-03-01
Lisa Daftari pointed to executions and the enforcement of strict social controls as defining features of the system under Khamenei’s leadership.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei dies after Israel-U.S. strike in TehranUnited States· 2026-02-28
Lisa Daftari said the optics of Iran holding a leadership role in a commission centered on social development and rights were deeply troubling.
Iran named vice-chair of UN democracy panel despite ongoing crackdowns at homeUnited States· 2026-02-13
Lisa Daftari, an Iran expert, stated that Iran would not make a good-faith effort at diplomacy.
Trump sought diplomatic talks with Iran but 'supreme leader' nowhere to be foundUnited States· 2025-06-22
Lisa Daftari, Iran expert and Editor-in-Chief of The Foreign Desk, emphasizes the need for total destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Iran nuclear program 'no longer' after U.S. strikes, expert tells Fox NewsUnited States· 2025-06-22
Lisa Daftari described Khamenei’s rule as marked by unrelenting brutality and repression.
Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?United States· 2025-06-19
Lisa Daftari expressed astonishment at Goldberg's comparison of life for Black Americans to living under the Ayatollah in Iran.
Iranian dissidents slam Whoopi Goldberg's US-Iran comparison as 'offensive'United States· 2025-06-19
Lisa Daftari, Iran expert and editor-in-chief of the Foreign Desk, commented on the implications of the Israeli airstrike on Iranian state TV.
Iran State TV hit by Israeli airstrikeUnited States· 2025-06-16
Lisa Daftari, an Iran expert, commented on the strategic implications of Shamkhani's elimination.
Top Khamenei advisor Ali Shamkhani killed in Israeli strike on TehranUnited States· 2025-06-15
