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Sen. Cotton Demands FBI Probe into Iranian Spies

9/4/2025

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Sen. Tom Cotton called for an investigation into alleged Iranian spies within the US intelligence community, focusing on Ariane Tabatabai.
He claims that affiliates of the Iranian Experts Initiative have secured key positions during the Biden administration, threatening national security.
Cotton criticized the Biden administration for not addressing concerns about officials with Iranian ties, urging action from the FBI and Department of Defense.

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Sen. Tom Cotton called for an investigation into alleged Iranian spies within the US intelligence community, focusing on Ariane Tabatabai.
He claims that affiliates of the Iranian Experts Initiative have secured key positions during the Biden administration, threatening national security.
Cotton criticized the Biden administration for not addressing concerns about officials with Iranian ties, urging action from the FBI and Department of Defense.