Murtaza Hussain

Murtaza Hussain is a journalist whose work focuses on national security, foreign policy, and human rights. His work has previously been featured in the New York Times, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera English.

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The Iran CablesLeaked Intelligence Cables Detail a Secret Propaganda War Between Iranian Spies and Exiled Militant Group

Murtaza Hussain, Matthew Cole — Mar. 22

The documents reveal Tehran’s deep hatred of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, as well as a sober assessment of its activities around the world.

Targeting IranDefectors Tell of Torture and Forced Sterilization in Militant Iranian Cult

Murtaza Hussain, Matthew Cole — Mar. 22

Interviews with six defectors, including several who held senior positions, offer the most detailed account to date of what life was like inside the MEK.

Targeting IranAmid Coronavirus Chaos, U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to War

Murtaza Hussain — Mar. 15

Iran’s determination to hit back despite the pandemic contradicts the Trump administration view that killing Qassim Suleimani was a deterrent.

As in Afghanistan, Ending Our Endless Wars Will Not Be Painless

Murtaza Hussain — Mar. 8

Ending endless wars means listening to your foes — whether the Afghan Taliban or the extremist intellectual in Jordan that inspired Al Qaeda.

Secret Brazil ArchiveBrazilian Judge Declines to Move Forward With Charges Against Glenn Greenwald “for Now”

Murtaza Hussain — Feb. 6

A Brazilian judge declined to go forward with charges against Greenwald — but left the door open to future prosecution

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