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Emory Physician Dismissed Amid Iranian Sanctions and Protests

1/25/2026

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Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, a physician at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute, was dismissed after U.S. sanctions on her father for the crackdown on protests.
Emory University confirmed the removal, citing personnel matters.
Rep. Buddy Carter previously called for her dismissal, saying her ties to a senior Iranian official posed a national-security risk.
Protests outside the Winship Cancer Institute demanded her removal amid backlash over the Iranian government's violent response.

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Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, a physician at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute, was dismissed after U.S. sanctions on her father for the crackdown on protests.
Emory University confirmed the removal, citing personnel matters.
Rep. Buddy Carter previously called for her dismissal, saying her ties to a senior Iranian official posed a national-security risk.
Protests outside the Winship Cancer Institute demanded her removal amid backlash over the Iranian government's violent response.