Waqar Rizvi

Freelance Analyst

Waqar Rizvi is a Freelance Analyst for NewsGuard covering media and misinformation originating from Iran. He previously served in misinformation analysis, fact-checking, and editorial roles for research and other organizations. Earlier in his career, Rizvi worked in broadcast journalism roles for international outlets, including Press TV, Indus News, and British Muslim TV. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity from the University of London and a Master’s degree in Media, Ethics and Social Change from the University of Sussex. He is fluent in Farsi.