When a Foreign Government is Trying to Kill You on U.S. Soil
Jul 12, 2024
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Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad shares her chilling experience of being targeted for assassination by Iran on U.S. soil. She discusses the risks she faces, the toll on her personal life, and her determination to continue her activism against compulsory headscarves in Iran, despite the threats against her.
Foreign governments have attempted assassinations on US soil to silence critics.
Despite facing constant danger, Masih Alinejad continues her activism against oppressive regimes.
Deep dives
Foreign Government Assassination Plots on US Soil
Foreign governments have attempted to assassinate individuals on US soil as part of a growing trend to silence critics. Masi Alina Jad, an Iranian dissident journalist and activist living in the US, was targeted in foiled assassination plots by Iran. Despite being the target of intense plots, Alina Jad continues her activism against the compulsory headscarf in Iran.
Personal Toll and Persistence Amid Ongoing Threats
Living under constant threat, Alina Jad has faced attempts on her life, forcing her to move between safe houses and be vigilant. The continuous danger affects her family, friends, and daily life. Despite the toll on her family and personal life, Alina Jad finds strength in her activism, using her voice to challenge oppressive regimes.
The United States Justice Department says it has foiled at least four assassination plots sponsored by foreign governments on U.S. soil. One of the targets of those assassination attempts is Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and activist who Iran allegedly tried to have killed in New York. We hear how knowing she is at such risk has turned Alinejad's life upside down.