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Iranian Activist Prevails: Mobsters Convicted in Murder Plot

4/2/2025

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Masih Alinejad, a fearless Iranian American activist, remains undeterred in her battle for women's rights, even in the face of grave threats from the Iranian regime. Recently, justice was served as two Russian mobsters were convicted for a chilling murder-for-hire scheme against her. Alinejad passionately calls for unity against terrorism, underscoring that democracy in Iran is essential for a hopeful future.

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Masih Alinejad, a fearless Iranian American activist, remains undeterred in her battle for women's rights, even in the face of grave threats from the Iranian regime. Recently, justice was served as two Russian mobsters were convicted for a chilling murder-for-hire scheme against her. Alinejad passionately calls for unity against terrorism, underscoring that democracy in Iran is essential for a hopeful future.