Hitmen, personal toilets and secret plane swaps: The foreign plots to kill Donald Trump IN FOCUS: The US president has faced several plots on his life both at home and abroad, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Aug 12
Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis The Independent UK · May 19
Fifa World Cup matches face heightened terror risk in US amid Iran conflict Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 cities The Guardian - US · May 10
General's Grandniece, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, Faces Backlash Over Lavish and Hijab-Free Life Sarinasadat Hosseiny, grandniece of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, faces scrutiny after her ICE arrest, as her lavish, hijab-free lifestyle in the US draws criticism amid Iran's strict dress laws. International Business Times UK · Apr 6
Bari Weiss era at CBS News brings 6 percent staff firings and end to iconic radio network after 99 years Employees were informed Friday through internal memos about the sudden layoffs and the closure of CBS News Radio The Independent UK · Mar 20
Two people charged with ‘targeted’ murder of Canadian activist who spoke out against Iranian regime Masood Masjoody was known for his ‘online presence’ and work as a mathematician, police said The Independent UK · Mar 15
‘Where were you when we were shot?’: Iranian activist who lost her eye slams Kamala Harris for opposing US strikes An Iranian activist who lost an eye after being shot by security forces during the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests has sharply criticised former US vice president Kamala Harris for condemning recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, accusing Western politicians of ignoring the suffering of ordinary Iranians under the regime. The Times of India · Mar 6
‘Who are you?’: Masih Alinejad targets Kamala Harris over Iran strikes, calls out silence on women’s rights Iranian activist Masih Alinejad has publicly called out former US Vice President Kamala Harris in a sharply worded social media post, questioning her stance on women’s rights and accusing her of remaining silent during mass killings before criticising US strikes on Iran. The Times of India · Mar 3
Meet Masih Alinejad: The anti-hijab activist who survived Iran's assassination squads and is now celebrating Khamenei's death Masih Alinejad returned to the headlines after posting an emotional video reacting to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. “Finally, you’re dead, finally, you’re gone, Ali Khamenei,” she said, her voice breaking. In the same clip, she is seen hugging strangers in New York. For Alinejad, those embraces… The Times of India · Mar 3
Mainstream media rallies for war, again Why Donald Trump isn't bothering to make the case for war against Iran Salon · Mar 2
Iran journalist breaks down in tears as she reads out names of those killed in protests at UN meeting Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad broke down in tears at the United Nations on Thursday (15 January) as she read out the names of people she said were killed during protests in Iran. The Independent UK · Jan 16
Who is Reza Pahlavi, heir to Persian throne, and what Is his vision for Iran’s society? Euronews provides an in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne, his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and his vision for a future secular democratic society in Iran based on national referendums and peaceful transition. Euronews · Jan 11
Russian mobsters sentenced to 25 years for foiled plot to assassinate Iranian dissident journalist Two Russian mobsters have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison for agreeing to try to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad for $500,000 The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Two Russians sentenced to 25 years for plot to kill Iranian dissident in US Mobsters Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov plotted to assassinate Masih Alinejad at her New York home The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Prosecutors seek 55-year jail terms for ‘Russian mobsters’ over plot to kill Iranian-American journalist A plot to kill Masih Alinejad at her Brooklyn home came ‘chillingly close’, prosecutors allege
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025 In the Middle East, women journalists and activists have been driving crucial change Last month marked the third anniversary of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, an uprising that has been described as the country’s most significant movement since the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
Bored Panda · Oct 20, 2025 Wedding Dress Of Iranian Politician’s Daughter Sparks Outrage Amid Headscarf Surveillance The criticism comes amid reports of government surveillance targeting women who forgo hijabs in public, including apps that alert authorities to alleged dress code violations.
The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025 Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’ Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women
The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2025 A garden of sunflowers … and an AK-47: Iranian murder plot comes to Brooklyn The trial of two Russian mobsters for a murder-for-hire scheme targeting the women’s rights activist Masih Alinejad revealed incongruous, and chilling, details
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Jury convicts 2 men of plotting to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025 Prosecutor says at trial that Iran put $500,000 bounty on head of Iranian-American journalist A prosecutor has told a jury at a murder-for-hire trial that the Iranian government put a $500,000 bounty on the head of an outspoken Iranian-American journalist
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025 Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad set to testify at trial of men accused of plotting to kill her The charismatic Iranian dissident and journalist who prosecutors say was targeted by her former homeland's government for assassination, is set to testify at the trial of two men accused in the plot
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 At trial's start, prosecutor blames Iran for plot to assassinate outspoken dissident A prosecutor has told jurors that two defendants were hired guns for the government of Iran in a plot to assassinate an Iran-born journalist at her Brooklyn residence three years ago
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025 Trial begins over a plot to kill an Iranian dissident in NYC The trial of two men charged in an alleged Iranian government-sponsored murder-for-hire plot that targeted a prominent Iranian journalist and human rights activist has begun with jury selection
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 Iranian American human rights activists expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump A prominent Iranian American human rights activist has expressed shock but also defiance about Iranian murder-for-hire plots to kill her and Donald Trump that were disclosed by the U.S. Justice Department