Middle East

Accused Iranian Agent Sues Tehran for Ruining His Life

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Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi was accused of secretly working for Iran while lobbying the U.S. government. The political scientist says he was duped into it.

Justin Rohrlich 

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Jose Pagliery 

Political Investigations Reporter

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