Assassination Attempt on Iranian-American Activist Masih Alinejad
Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad faces assassination attempts by Iran, two suspects facing trial in New York City for a murder-for-hire plot, Alinejad expected to testify against them.
Key Points
- Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad targeted by Iran for speaking out against regime
- Plot involved members of Russian mob hired by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Second attempt by Iran to target Alinejad following thwarted 2021 kidnapping
- Three suspects charged with murder-for-hire and money laundering
- Alinejad to testify in the trial in Manhattan federal court
Pros
- Justice being served through legal proceedings
- Alinejad receiving support and protection in the United States
Cons
- Threat to Alinejad's life and safety
- Complex international relations and criminal activities involved