Her investigations into corruption inside Iran — particularly in economic zones rife with mismanagement — brought not only recognition but also retaliation. Summons, accusations, pressure campaigns, and attempts to silence her became part of her daily reality. Yet she continued to report with steady conviction. Even after her stroke, which temporarily impaired her memory and speech, her determination didn’t fade. Colleagues recall that even from her hospital bed, she asked about ongoing stories, concerned not for herself but for the work left unfinished.
At International, Hosseini’s segments regularly reach millions of viewers. For many in the diaspora, her reporting offers a connection to home that is both honest and unfiltered. For officials, analysts, and diplomats abroad, her work provides insights rarely accessible through official channels. That journalists, despite being targeted and threatened, continue to share the stories that matter. That the truth travels — even when borders attempt to confine it. That corruption, no matter how deeply embedded, is not immune to exposure.
