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Vafa Fanaii
Staff

Vafa Fanaii

Research Analyst, Fereydoun

Vafa was born in Iran and raised in California. He joined NUFDI as a Summer Fellow in June 2023 and became a Program Associate in December 2024. He graduated from Chapman University with a BA in Political Science and received his Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in International Relations and National Security from Pepperdine University. 

Currently, as a Research Analyst for Fereydoun Magazine, Vafa provides support and conducts research across a variety of projects and areas of expertise.

Publications

A Blood-Soaked Legacy: Profiling the Islamic Republic's Top Military Brass Killed in the 12-Day War

Nov 25, 2025

A Blood-Soaked Legacy: Profiling the Islamic Republic's Top Military Brass Killed in the 12-Day War

report
Update on Nuclear Talks (May 2025)

May 25, 2025

Update on Nuclear Talks (May 2025)

policy-brief
Mother of Murdered Iranian Protester Attempts Suicide in Prison

Feb 28, 2025

Mother of Murdered Iranian Protester Attempts Suicide in Prison

policy-brief
UN Experts Condemn the Islamic Republic’s Crimes as Germany Continues to Appease Tehran

Feb 19, 2025

UN Experts Condemn the Islamic Republic’s Crimes as Germany Continues to Appease Tehran

policy-brief
Fact-Checking NBC’s Interview with Islamic Republic of Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian

Jan 21, 2025

Fact-Checking NBC’s Interview with Islamic Republic of Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian

policy-brief
Fifty Iranian Activists Write a Letter to President Biden Asking for Help...Again

Aug 26, 2024

Fifty Iranian Activists Write a Letter to President Biden Asking for Help...Again

iranwatch