About Saeid Seif
Born 1984. Saeid Seif is a journalist.
Saeid Seif (; born August 15, 1984) is an Iranian journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of the independent news website Didban Iran, established in 2015 in Tehran. He is noted for his investigative reporting and coverage of political, social, cultural, and economic issues in Iran.
Biography Saeid Seif was born in Kermanshah in 1984. He began his career as a journalist committed to independent and in-depth reporting on a range of national issues. He founded Didban Iran in 2015, aiming to provide a platform for investigative journalism and critical coverage of Iranian affairs.
Legal challenges Seif has faced multiple arrests related to his journalistic work:
On **January 7, 2023**, he was summoned to Evin Court and detained. He was released after eight days on bail. On **April 11, 2024**, Seif was arrested again during a court appearance related to his case.
Impact Despite legal pressure and censorship—such as the blocking of Didban Iran's website—Seif continues to lead the publication, notable for its investigative exposés and being described by some outlets as the "Iranian WikiLeaks".
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Iranian journalist
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Saeid Seif was born on 15 August 1984 in Kermanshah.
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