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University of Arkansas Professor Investigated for Antisemitism Allegations

12/13/2025

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Shirin Saeidi, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, allegedly used university letterhead to support Hamid Nouri and praised Ali Khamenei.
She has called Israel a 'terrorist state' and drawn criticism from lawmakers, including Mike Huckabee and Masih Alinejad.
The University of Arkansas has removed Saeidi from her position and is investigating.
Activists have gathered signatures demanding action, citing antisemitism and Iranian regime influence in Western institutions.

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Shirin Saeidi, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, allegedly used university letterhead to support Hamid Nouri and praised Ali Khamenei.
She has called Israel a 'terrorist state' and drawn criticism from lawmakers, including Mike Huckabee and Masih Alinejad.
The University of Arkansas has removed Saeidi from her position and is investigating.
Activists have gathered signatures demanding action, citing antisemitism and Iranian regime influence in Western institutions.