Have a look at the biography, family and religion of Mohammad Marandi
Mohammad Marandi is a prominent academic and political analyst who was recently targeted in an Israeli assassination attempt, find out more about him below.
Marandi is known for his outspoken commentary on international politics and Orientalism and plays an influential role in Iranian academia and diplomacy.
Who is Iran professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, biography, age, father, wife, education, religion and books
An attack on Iranian TV building this afternoon in Teheran
Israel's attempt to assassinate Professor Mohammad Marandi. He was in the building to be interviewed by Piers Morgan
"The truth is only dangerous to those who
commit evil , Those who do good love the truth" pic.twitter.com/6MwtJNDHZq— Irlandarra (@aldamu_jo) June 16, 2025
Let’s call this what it fucking is:@s_m_marandi Mohammad Marandi—one of the most fearless, eloquent voices exposing Zionist lies—was inside that building to interview @piersmorgan.
Inside.
While it was bombed.
By Israel.Not before.
Not after.
During.This wasn’t a random… pic.twitter.com/DbHa587zoE
— Hussain “Hoz” Shafiei (@HussainShafiei) June 16, 2025
Marandi gained global attention for his analysis and public appearances during critical moments in Middle Eastern politics.
Mohammad Marandi Assassination Attempt
A shocking incident took place on the afternoon of June 14, 2025, following an attack targeted on a state-run Iranian TV building in Tehran. The attack was reportedly a part of an attempted assassination on Professor Mohammad Marandi, who was at the location being interviewed by British journalist Piers Morgan. Although Marandi managed to survive the attack, the event has seemingly sparked international concern and speculation over Israel’s involvement. Following the incident, Marandi stated:
The truth is only dangerous to those who commit evil. Those who do good love the truth.”
Mohammad Marandi bio and age
Mohammad Marandi who is a Muslim by religion is a renowned academic and political analyst who was born on May 14, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia. He is currently 59 years old, and he was born to Dr. Alireza Marandi, who has served as Iran’s Minister of Health and also a Member of Parliament. Marandi who is an American-Iranian notably spent his early childhood years in the United States before eventually moving to Iran during his teenage years.
His father Alireza Marandi is the personal doctor of Ali Khamenei, the leader of Iran and Mohammad Marandi is one of the founders of the Institute for North American and European Studies at the University of Tehran and a professor of English literature and Oriental studies there.
Marandi is considered one of the staunchest defenders of Iran in English-language media, fiercely attacking the West and defending Iran. It is not known if he is married or single and if he has a wife or girlfriend.
Mohammad Marandi: You have blood on your hands
All the perfume of Arabia will never clean those hands of yours, Piers. pic.twitter.com/NjYG9MkDrK
— Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil (@ivan_8848) June 16, 2025
Education
Mohammad Marandi earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tehran, following which he pursued his higher education in the United Kingdom. He eventually completed his Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham and wrote his doctoral thesis on the topic:
Lord Byron, His Critics and Orientalism.”
Marandi’s thesis offered a critical response to Edward Said’s groundbreaking work on Orientalism.
Career and Profession
Over the years, Mohammad Marandi has held several key academic positions, including serving as the head of the North American Studies program at the University of Tehran. He currently works as a professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the same university. Aside from his academic work, Mohammad Marandi is an active political analyst who frequently appears on global news outlets like CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, RT, Channel 4, Sky News, and PBS. Notably, Marandi also serves as an adviser to the Iranian nuclear negotiation team in Vienna.
Written Works
Mohammad Marandi has co-authored several significant academic contributions in international relations and Islamic political thought. Two of his most notable works include
- “Oppressors and Oppressed Reconsidered: A Shi‘itologic Perspective on the Islamic Republic of Iran and Hezbollah’s Outlook on International Relations” (with Raffaele Mauriello), published in Islam and International Relations: Contributions to Theory and Practice (Springer, 2015).
- “The Khamenei Doctrine: Iran’s Leader on Diplomacy, Foreign Policy and International Relations” (with Raffaele Mauriello), featured in Islam in International Relations: Politics and Paradigms (Routledge, 2018).
Net Worth
Although the exact figures are not publicly disclosed, Mohammad Marandi reportedly has an estimated net worth of between $500,000 and $1 million. Most of his income comes from his academic salary, consultancy roles, public speaking engagements, and published works.
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