Mehdi Raza Hasan[a] (born 10 July 1979) is a British-American broadcaster, journalist, and founder of the media company Zeteo. He presented The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock from October 2020 and on MSNBC from February 2021 until the show's cancellation in November 2023.
Mehdi is a graceful name with roots in Arabic, Persian, Azerbaijani, and North African cultures. In Arabic, the name is spelled al-Mehdi and means ‘rightly guided,’ while in Persian and Azerbaijani, it takes the form of Mahdi, meaning the ‘guided one.’.
In Islamic tradition, Mehdi is a title given to a future messianic figure who is believed to bring justice, peace, and guidance to humanity. The name Mehdi is often given to boys in Muslim communities as a way to honor this prophetic figure and express hope for a righteous and enlightened future.
Iran hangs former nuclear employee for allegedly spying for Israel, aid groups say Judiciary says Mehdi Farid, arrested in 2023, was executed for ‘extensive cooperation’ with Mossad; NGOs say ...
Mehdi Origin and Meaning The name Mehdi is a boy's name meaning "rightly guided". This Farsi name, reminiscent of Bodhi, is popular among the North African and Persian diaspora in France, where it ranks in the top 400.
HRANA – The Judiciary’s media center announced that Mehdi Farid, a prisoner accused of espionage, was executed early this morning. Mr. Farid, who had been an employee of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, had been sentenced to death on charges of “corruption on earth through collaboration with Israel.” According to a report by Mizan, […]
US-Iran war has lasted over 40 days, defying US-Israel expectations of quick victory, Mehdi Hasan said Iran endures despite facing US and Israel, both nuclear-armed military superpowers, he said ...