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@NegarMortazavi has been dismissed from the @Independent. She is a known #Iran apologist/lobbyist & alumni of @NIACouncil, Tehran’s main DC-based lobby group.
Mortazavi has close ties with @JZarif & @IlhanMN.
Other NIAC members have also found foothold in Congress.
Mortazavi has been on a mission to constantly downplay & justify the mullahs’ crimes in Iran.
Listen.
Iran’s regime has long used “reporters” such as Mortazavi in western media.
Listen to the remarks of a former Iranian intelligence minister explaining how Tehran uses “reporters” to gather intelligence.
Iran is also using NIAC members to gain influence in Congress.
-@mahyarsorour with @Ilhan
-@ethanazad with @RepRashida
-@samira_says with @RepBarbaraLee
Congress Seeks Investigation Into Pro-Iran Lobby Group Tied to Tehran Regime
NIAC long accused of serving as Iran's U.S. lobbying arm
freebeacon.com/national-secur…
NIAC founder @tparsi enjoyed great access to the Obama White House (more than 30 visits) thanks to @brhodes.
freebeacon.com/national-secur…
Listen to Parsi parrot Zarif’s talking points.
Parsi resigned as President of NIAC & went on to co-launch the @QuincyInst, funded by George Soros.
For those interested, this thread sheds light.