Men Convicted in Assassination Plot Against Journalist Masih Alinejad
Two men have been convicted of a plot to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad, allegedly financed by Iran's government.
Overview
A federal jury in New York convicted two men associated with the Russian mob for plotting to murder Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. The assassination scheme, allegedly backed by Iranian intelligence, targeted Alinejad due to her activism against enforced headscarf laws in Iran. The verdict followed intense testimonies revealing Iran's persistent efforts to silence Alinejad. Despite the convictions, she asserted that the true instigators remain unpunished, emphasizing her dedication to defending human rights and freedom of expression.
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Analysis
- A federal jury convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, highlighting the Iranian government's campaign against dissenters.
- The trial unveiled details of Iran's assassination attempts, including a failed kidnap plot and a $500,000 bounty for Alinejad's killing as part of Iran's broader strategy to silence critics.
- Despite the conviction, Alinejad emphasized that the real masterminds behind the plot are still in power in Iran, and she remains determined to continue her work advocating for women's rights.
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