Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

THREAD

1)
I apparently touched a sensitive nerve as my remarks in a recent @tabletmag article has rendered a frenzy among #Iran apologists/lobbyists.

Why are they so concerned?

The article sheds light on their modus operandi:
hashtad-beest, or “80/20”

tabletmag.com/jewish-news-an…

2)
A slate of Iran apologists/lobbyists are now voicing deep concerns and resorting to an old & already debunked lie.

@hdagres
@MazMHussain
@bbckalbasi (who RTd Hussain’s tweet & then cancelled it)
@barbaraslavin1

3)
Quite interesting to see Hussain himself specifically mention the very part of the article that they are concerned about, the modus operandi:

hashtad-beest, or “80/20”

4)
Dagres & Hussain cite an Intercept hit piece against me that was debunked quite easily.
bit.ly/2Xs3xgo

5)
Looking at the tweets by Dagres & Hussain, I’m not surprised to see likes from other Iran apologists/lobbyists:
@DEsfandiary
@Lghara93
@ntabrizy

6)
Why do I describe these mentioned individuals – many being “reporters” – as Iran apologists/lobbyists?

Listen to the words of a former Iranian intelligence minister explaining how Tehran uses “reporters” in the West.

7)
Here’s one example of Iran apologists/lobbyists pushing @JZarif’s talking points.

8)
And here’s a list of some of these Iran apologists/lobbyists, all focused on pushing Tehran’s narratives in MSM.

9)
I invite everyone to read this excellent & in-depth Tablet Magazine article by @TherouxPeter.
tabletmag.com/jewish-news-an…

10)
It is clear that mentioning the “hashtad beest 80/20” modus operandi of Iran apologists/lobbyists has touched a very sensitive nerve.

And their counterargument? They have none & just resort to already debunked lies.

I feel sorry for them as they’re making me even stronger.