Peter Kohanloo, Aug 4, 2012
Having previously served as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s personal translator, Majd now portrays himself as an independent journalist and astute Iran observer. Consistent with this persona, he has made the media rounds, publishing in prestigious publications such as Foreign Affairs. There are, however, numerous visible blemishes on Majd’s image.

As the new round of negotiations with Iran approaches, the US administration is sending friendly signals to the Iranian regime to show that the President is sincere in his overture. Barbara Slavin, has detailed several of Obama’s gestures toward the Mullahs. Meanwhile, Martin Indyk, has complained that the Israeli pressure and election year dynamics prevent Obama to reassure Tehran that he is not seeking a regime change