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Yale Event Sparks Controversy Amid Iran Protests

1/23/2026

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Trita Parsi of the Iranian American community will speak at Yale University, drawing concern amid rising tensions in Iran.
Shay Khatiri of the Yorktown Institute accuses Parsi of allegedly lobbying for the Iranian regime and spreading disinformation about protests.
The Quincy Institute defends the event as a chance for dialogue.
Protests in Iran have escalated, with security forces killing at least 16,500 protesters.

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Trita Parsi of the Iranian American community will speak at Yale University, drawing concern amid rising tensions in Iran.
Shay Khatiri of the Yorktown Institute accuses Parsi of allegedly lobbying for the Iranian regime and spreading disinformation about protests.
The Quincy Institute defends the event as a chance for dialogue.
Protests in Iran have escalated, with security forces killing at least 16,500 protesters.