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@farnazfassihi, a known #Iran apologist/lobbyist, is going the distance for Tehran & the killed IRGC Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani.
In a @nytimes piece, Fassihi falls to the low of claiming Soleimani was “universally admired.”
Fassihi describes Soliemani as a “popular general.”
Watch this Iranian family dance in their home after hearing about the "terrorist Soleimani's" death.
Farsi notes from inside Iran:
"We had a really joyous day after a very long time"
"Thank you, dear Trump"
"Long live Trump"
"Hats off to you, President Trump - From the people of Iran"
Credit: @IranNW
Fassihi claims the Iranian “nation rallies behind its leaders.”
Watch this:
Jan 4 - Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
Locals burn a large propaganda banner reading, "We are all Qasem Soleimani".
Credit: @IranNW
To know more about Fassihi, she was the target of an outrage after praising Soleimani in a recent tweet.
Fassihi is also quite fond of @JZarif, who had close relations with Soleimani.
Fassihi herself says she had “an extensive email exchange” with Zarif. Meaning Zarif dictates talking points to her.
For those interested, this is another thread about Fassihi pushing Iran’s talking points in The New York Times.
When Reuters published a piece citing three Iranian Interior Ministry officials saying over 1,500 civilians were killed in the November uprising, Fassihi was quick to question the revelations.
Members of @NIACouncil, Iran’s lobby in DC, came to her support.
This is not a coincidence.
Listen to the former Iranian intelligence minister talk about Tehran’s use of “reporters” in the West.
Finally, I’m not surprised that The New York Times published Fassihi’s piece praising Soleimani.
For those interested, this thread sheds light on NYT’s relations with the mullahs’ regime in Iran.