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#Iran's regime is infiltrating & meddling in the U.S. elections.
This thread is focusing on:
-the role of Iran's lobby arms @NIACouncil & @paaia in this initiative.
-the candidates endorsed by Iran's lobby groups to push Tehran's agenda. https://realheshmatalavi.medium.com/irans-influence-in-the-u-s-elections-6eb64f680a6e?source=friends_link&sk=85a1a6cac1a378cf4e02bdb46389cee8
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#Iran's regime is infiltrating & meddling in the U.S. elections.
This thread is focusing on:
-the role of Iran's lobby arms @NIACouncil & @paaia in this initiative.
-the candidates endorsed by Iran's lobby groups to push Tehran's agenda. https://realheshmatalavi.medium.com/irans-influence-in-the-u-s-elections-6eb64f680a6e?source=friends_link&sk=85a1a6cac1a378cf4e02bdb46389cee8
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DNI John Ratcliffe & FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on October 21 that Iran is working to undermine the integrity of the 2020 election.
Read here: https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/21/fbi-lincoln-project-never-trumpers-peddled-iranian-disinformation-meant-to-help-biden/
Excerpt from the press conference
DNI John Ratcliffe & FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on October 21 that Iran is working to undermine the integrity of the 2020 election.
Read here: https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/21/fbi-lincoln-project-never-trumpers-peddled-iranian-disinformation-meant-to-help-biden/
Excerpt from the press conference
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Some background:
Iran's lobby arm NIAC was founded by @tparsi.
"How Trita Parsi & NIAC Used the White House to Advance Iran’s Agenda"
“… organizing the grassroots and pressure US lawmakers to pose a more Iran friendly position.” https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/parsi-niac-advance-irans-agenda
Some background:
Iran's lobby arm NIAC was founded by @tparsi.
"How Trita Parsi & NIAC Used the White House to Advance Iran’s Agenda"
“… organizing the grassroots and pressure US lawmakers to pose a more Iran friendly position.” https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/parsi-niac-advance-irans-agenda
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Parsi & NIAC enjoyed unprecedented access to the Obama White House (33 times) prior to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
“Former Iranian Official, Pro-Tehran Lobbyist Hosted at Obama White House Dozens of Times” https://freebeacon.com/national-security/former-iranian-official-pro-tehran-lobbyist-hosted-obama-white-house-dozens-times/
Parsi & NIAC enjoyed unprecedented access to the Obama White House (33 times) prior to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
“Former Iranian Official, Pro-Tehran Lobbyist Hosted at Obama White House Dozens of Times” https://freebeacon.com/national-security/former-iranian-official-pro-tehran-lobbyist-hosted-obama-white-house-dozens-times/
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A National Interest piece makes a damning statement about NIAC:
“The National Iranian American Council frequently echoes Tehran’s rhetoric in redirecting blame at the U.S. for Iranian aggression and malfeasance.” https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/an-iran-lobby-in-america/
A National Interest piece makes a damning statement about NIAC:
“The National Iranian American Council frequently echoes Tehran’s rhetoric in redirecting blame at the U.S. for Iranian aggression and malfeasance.” https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/an-iran-lobby-in-america/
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NIAC's financial ties with Iran’s Intel Ministry
Airfare provided NIAC for two Iran intel agents, Massoud Khodabandeh & his wife Ann Singleton, to come to the US in 2008.
Library of Congress reports describes Khodabandeh & Singleton as recruited by Iran’s MOIS in the 1990s.
NIAC's financial ties with Iran’s Intel Ministry
Airfare provided NIAC for two Iran intel agents, Massoud Khodabandeh & his wife Ann Singleton, to come to the US in 2008.
Library of Congress reports describes Khodabandeh & Singleton as recruited by Iran’s MOIS in the 1990s.
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U.S. law enforcement should investigate this case of Iran’s lobby arm NIAC providing material support to a designated entity, being the regime’s Ministry of Intelligence & Security (MOIS).
https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1424.aspx#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20the%20Treasury%20today%20designated%20MOIS%20pursuant,HAMAS%20and%20al%20Qa'ida.&text=in%20computer%20hacking.-,MOIS%20provides%20financial%2C%20material%2C%20or%20technological%20support%20for%2C%20or,group%20also%20designated%20under%20E.O
U.S. law enforcement should investigate this case of Iran’s lobby arm NIAC providing material support to a designated entity, being the regime’s Ministry of Intelligence & Security (MOIS).
https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1424.aspx#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20the%20Treasury%20today%20designated%20MOIS%20pursuant,HAMAS%20and%20al%20Qa'ida.&text=in%20computer%20hacking.-,MOIS%20provides%20financial%2C%20material%2C%20or%20technological%20support%20for%2C%20or,group%20also%20designated%20under%20E.O
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Meet @NegarMortazavi, known as an Iran apologist/lobbyist, says she has established ties with Team Biden.
Mortazavi has ties with senior figures while whitewashing, justifying & downgrading Iran's crimes.
Please watch to the end. It's important.
Meet @NegarMortazavi, known as an Iran apologist/lobbyist, says she has established ties with Team Biden.
Mortazavi has ties with senior figures while whitewashing, justifying & downgrading Iran's crimes.
Please watch to the end. It's important.
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Americans should know that Iran’s regime is rooting for Biden. Tehran is hoping a possible Biden/Harris admin would return the U.S. to Obama’s flawed 2015 nuclear deal.
Report: “…task force in Tehran formed of those who support presidential candidate Joe Biden.”
Americans should know that Iran’s regime is rooting for Biden. Tehran is hoping a possible Biden/Harris admin would return the U.S. to Obama’s flawed 2015 nuclear deal.
Report: “…task force in Tehran formed of those who support presidential candidate Joe Biden.”
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Iran’s apologists/lobbyists @NegarMortazavi and @YasmineTaeb have established close ties with Sen. Kamala Harris.
Iran’s apologists/lobbyists @NegarMortazavi and @YasmineTaeb have established close ties with Sen. Kamala Harris.
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Now let's discuss the candidates endorsed by Iran's U.S.-based lobby arms NIAC & PAAIA.
Sima Ladjevardian ( @SimaforTX) is endorsed by Iran’s lobby group PAAIA * is seeking to unseat Rep. @DanCrenshawTX, a decorated U.S. veteran.
Now let's discuss the candidates endorsed by Iran's U.S.-based lobby arms NIAC & PAAIA.
Sima Ladjevardian ( @SimaforTX) is endorsed by Iran’s lobby group PAAIA * is seeking to unseat Rep. @DanCrenshawTX, a decorated U.S. veteran.
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@brhodes also supports Ladjevardian. But do not be surprised. Rhodes has a remarkably close relation with NIAC, another Iran lobby group in the U.S., and its founder Trita Parsi.
@brhodes also supports Ladjevardian. But do not be surprised. Rhodes has a remarkably close relation with NIAC, another Iran lobby group in the U.S., and its founder Trita Parsi.
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This piece provides all the evidence proving Sima Ladjevardian's ties with Iran & the regime's lobby groups NIAC & PAAIA. https://medium.com/freedom-star/who-is-sima-ladjevardian-a30863a53424?sk=5d3d6b019e6e7644e1ef2110487d7ed2
This piece provides all the evidence proving Sima Ladjevardian's ties with Iran & the regime's lobby groups NIAC & PAAIA. https://medium.com/freedom-star/who-is-sima-ladjevardian-a30863a53424?sk=5d3d6b019e6e7644e1ef2110487d7ed2
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@AnnaForFlorida in Florida’s State House of Representatives has ties with Iran’s lobby groups PAAIA & NIACl, is known to push Iran’s talking points and pursue Tehran’s interests in the U.S.
@AnnaForFlorida in Florida’s State House of Representatives has ties with Iran’s lobby groups PAAIA & NIACl, is known to push Iran’s talking points and pursue Tehran’s interests in the U.S.
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Iran’s regime is quite fond of Eskamani, interviewing her in a state media & publishing her image without a headscarf.
She pushes regime talking point of sanctions “targeting the people” & emphasizes “anyone is better than Trump.”
Yet never mentions the regime’s corruption.
Iran’s regime is quite fond of Eskamani, interviewing her in a state media & publishing her image without a headscarf.
She pushes regime talking point of sanctions “targeting the people” & emphasizes “anyone is better than Trump.”
Yet never mentions the regime’s corruption.
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@donnaimamTX, House of Reps candidate for Texas—31st district
She criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for killing Soleimani, described the mass murderer as a “foreign government official,” the same term you would use for the president or prime minister of an country.
@donnaimamTX, House of Reps candidate for Texas—31st district
She criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for killing Soleimani, described the mass murderer as a “foreign government official,” the same term you would use for the president or prime minister of an country.
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@YZokaie, running for Colorado State House District
-endorsed by NIAC
-Zokaie pushes the old Tehran talking point of “No war with Iran.”
-claims Iran’s response to Covid-19 has been better than that of America
@YZokaie, running for Colorado State House District
-endorsed by NIAC
-Zokaie pushes the old Tehran talking point of “No war with Iran.”
-claims Iran’s response to Covid-19 has been better than that of America
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@YassaminAnsari, running for Phoenix City Council in District 7
Ansari is endorsed by Iran lobby group PAAIA and fully supported by NIAC, another Iran lobby group.
@YassaminAnsari, running for Phoenix City Council in District 7
Ansari is endorsed by Iran lobby group PAAIA and fully supported by NIAC, another Iran lobby group.
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-Ansari is quite fond of Iranian regime President Hassan Rouhani, another hallmark of Iran apologists/lobbyists in the West.
-Ansari strongly supports the Obama/Biden nuclear deal that allowed Iran access to $150 billion in credit and $1.8 billion in unmarked cash.
-Ansari is quite fond of Iranian regime President Hassan Rouhani, another hallmark of Iran apologists/lobbyists in the West.
-Ansari strongly supports the Obama/Biden nuclear deal that allowed Iran access to $150 billion in credit and $1.8 billion in unmarked cash.
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@Ahsha_Safai—San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 11
-endorsed by PAAIA
-has ties with NIAC
@Ahsha_Safai—San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 11
-endorsed by PAAIA
-has ties with NIAC
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@AmirForATL—Atlanta City Councilor, District 2
-strong ties to PAAIA
Farokhi is endorsed by PAAIA & says:
-“I am touched and honored to receive IAPAC’s endorsement”
-“I commend IAPAC and PAAIA for their work”
@AmirForATL—Atlanta City Councilor, District 2
-strong ties to PAAIA
Farokhi is endorsed by PAAIA & says:
-“I am touched and honored to receive IAPAC’s endorsement”
-“I commend IAPAC and PAAIA for their work”
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Farokhi says he “didn’t run for office to engage in Middle East politics” but criticizes the Trump admin for the “assassination” of Soleimani without mentioning how he led terrorist militias into killing, wounding & displacing millions of civilians. And killing U.S. soldiers.
Farokhi says he “didn’t run for office to engage in Middle East politics” but criticizes the Trump admin for the “assassination” of Soleimani without mentioning how he led terrorist militias into killing, wounding & displacing millions of civilians. And killing U.S. soldiers.
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Four days after saying he “didn’t run for office to engage in Middle East politics,” Farokhi conducts a radio interview about the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
PAAIA uses figures like Farokhi in U.S. politics, attracting the likes of Sen. Tim Kaine to attend a PAAIA event.
Four days after saying he “didn’t run for office to engage in Middle East politics,” Farokhi conducts a radio interview about the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
PAAIA uses figures like Farokhi in U.S. politics, attracting the likes of Sen. Tim Kaine to attend a PAAIA event.
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Parisa Dehghani-Tafti ( @parisa4justice), Commonwealth’s Attorney, Arlington County & City of Falls Church, Virginia
-endorsed by NIAC
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti ( @parisa4justice), Commonwealth’s Attorney, Arlington County & City of Falls Church, Virginia
-endorsed by NIAC
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Parisa Dehghani-Tafti is praised by Iran lobby groups by PAAIA & NIAC.
Notice her joint effort with NIAC to influence Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia on September 30, 2020
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti is praised by Iran lobby groups by PAAIA & NIAC.
Notice her joint effort with NIAC to influence Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia on September 30, 2020
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@SarahZBeeson for Georgia State Senate, District 56
-endorsed by PAAIA
-moderated a PAAIA panel
-supports the Obama/Biden nuclear deal that gave Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.8 billion in unmarked cash
@SarahZBeeson for Georgia State Senate, District 56
-endorsed by PAAIA
-moderated a PAAIA panel
-supports the Obama/Biden nuclear deal that gave Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.8 billion in unmarked cash
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Ghorbani was angry of President Trump exiting Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, aka the JCPOA.
This is another characteristic of Iranian apologists/lobbyists.
Ghorbani was angry of President Trump exiting Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, aka the JCPOA.
This is another characteristic of Iranian apologists/lobbyists.
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Reminder:
The Obama/Biden nuclear deal with Iran, aka the JCPOA, provided the regime access to $150 billion in credit and $1.8 billion in unmarked cash.
Even former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry said the money was used to fuel terrorism.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/266619-kerry-some-iran-sanctions-relief-will-go-to-terrorists
Reminder:
The Obama/Biden nuclear deal with Iran, aka the JCPOA, provided the regime access to $150 billion in credit and $1.8 billion in unmarked cash.
Even former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry said the money was used to fuel terrorism.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/266619-kerry-some-iran-sanctions-relief-will-go-to-terrorists
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Ghorbani is very sensitive about another subject dear to Iran’s regime: Obama providing Tehran 2,500 visas during his term. Ghorbani says its fake news. She is lying herself.
She says Iran’s people are suffering & blames Trump while never mentioning Iran’s corrupt regime.
Ghorbani is very sensitive about another subject dear to Iran’s regime: Obama providing Tehran 2,500 visas during his term. Ghorbani says its fake news. She is lying herself.
She says Iran’s people are suffering & blames Trump while never mentioning Iran’s corrupt regime.
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Ghorbani is endorsed by NIAC and participated in their online events.
Ghorbani is endorsed by NIAC and participated in their online events.
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@DaryRezvani for SCCCD Trustee Area 3
-endorsed by NIAC
-pushes Iran’s talking points about sanctions, war with Iran & even praising the regime, all usually parroted by Tehran’s lobby groups in the U.S.
@DaryRezvani for SCCCD Trustee Area 3
-endorsed by NIAC
-pushes Iran’s talking points about sanctions, war with Iran & even praising the regime, all usually parroted by Tehran’s lobby groups in the U.S.
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@SepiShyne running for West Hollywood City Councilor
-endorsed by NIAC
-strongly supported by PAAIA
-Her tweets indicate that she has strong ties with these two Iran lobby groups.
@SepiShyne running for West Hollywood City Councilor
-endorsed by NIAC
-strongly supported by PAAIA
-Her tweets indicate that she has strong ties with these two Iran lobby groups.
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Finally, Iran took advantage of Obama/Biden’s appeasement & had its apologists/lobbyists push its talking points freely to blueprint the Obama/Biden policy on Iran.
The U.S. should pursue an investigation into Tehran’s lobby arms NIAC & PAAIA. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/congress-seeks-investigation-into-pro-iran-lobby-group-tied-to-tehran-regime/
Finally, Iran took advantage of Obama/Biden’s appeasement & had its apologists/lobbyists push its talking points freely to blueprint the Obama/Biden policy on Iran.
The U.S. should pursue an investigation into Tehran’s lobby arms NIAC & PAAIA. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/congress-seeks-investigation-into-pro-iran-lobby-group-tied-to-tehran-regime/
