Hossein Shariatmadari
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Hossein Shariatmadari is the managing editor of Kayhan, a conservative (principlist) and hard-line Iranian newspaper.
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Oct 2, 2026
Center
He is reportedly preparing to criticize Pezeshkian's meeting with Karroubi and Rouhani, prompting a mocking response from Asr-e Iran.
Pragmatists view Shariatmadari as a key mouthpiece for hardline obstructionism, and his attacks on the president's outreach only deepen political gridlock at a time when unity is needed.
Sep 23, 2026
Far Right
Kayhan's editor-in-chief is the driving force behind today's defiant headlines.
Principlists see him as a principled voice of the revolution, setting the tone for resistance against foreign pressure.
Aug 7, 2026
Far Left
Kayhan editor publishes an editorial attacking Iran-Oman talks, claiming officials are opening the Strait of Hormuz for America.
Reformists view him as the loudest hardline saboteur of diplomacy, using state media to delegitimize the government's negotiating strategy.
Jul 9, 2026
Far Right
As Kayhan editor, his headline provoked anger from the Israeli newspaper Maariv.
Principlists see his journalism as a pillar of the resistance media that effectively challenges the Zionist narrative.