Iranian General Charged in Plot to Assassinate Dissident Journalist in New York
In a shocking development, a top general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been charged in New York for his alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate a dissident Iranian-American journalist living in New York. The target, widely believed to be Masih Alinejad, was the victim of a conspiracy orchestrated by a network of Iranian officials and their associates.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned the attempted assassination, stating that the US will not tolerate foreign governments trying to harm its citizens. Alinejad herself took to social media to speak out against the violent tactics used by the Iranian regime to suppress dissent.
The unsealed court documents revealed the names of the Iranian individuals involved in the plot, including Brigadier General Ruhollah Bazghandi. The Justice Department further indicted three other Iranians allegedly connected to the government of Iran for their roles in the conspiracy.
This latest incident comes in the wake of previous accusations against Iran for plotting attacks on US officials. Despite Tehran’s denial, the US has taken steps to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
With the arrest of key suspects and the unveiling of the elaborate plot, the US government sends a strong message that it will not tolerate threats against its citizens, both at home and abroad.