(2005), which explores life in Tehran. His father is a renowned historian and former correspondent for The Economist , known for books like The Islamic Enlightenment

Through his work at Sotheby’s, Jahan de Bellaigue has helped shape the modern market for antique furniture, emphasizing the importance of provenance and historical context. His scholarship ensures that the stories behind these intricate objects are preserved for future generations of enthusiasts and scholars alike.

He is the son of Christopher de Bellaigue , an acclaimed author specializing in Iranian history and Islamic culture. Jahan is mentioned in his father's essays, such as those in Prospect Magazine , which recount experiences traveling through Iran together during Jahan's childhood.

(18-and-under category) for his translation of a politically charged poem about Iran titled "O Iran, My Bejewelled Land"

: Leveraging his background to navigate and explain the nuances of Middle Eastern societies to a global audience.

Today, de Bellaigue writes and speaks on themes of belief, belonging, and the moral imagination. He is the author of The Invisible Institution? , a study of the British monarchy’s spiritual role, and a sought-after reviewer of works by Proust, Bernanos, and contemporary Catholic thinkers.

, where he was active in the Middle Eastern Society and won prizes for Arabic poetry declamation. Freelance Reporting: His work has been published in outlets such as New Lines Magazine

Published a dispatch titled "Inside a Volunteer Paramedic Unit Risking Everything in Southern Lebanon" for New Lines Magazine , detailing the extreme dangers faced by medical responders in Nabatieh.