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In September 2023, a large cache of Iranian government correspondence and emails reported for the first time by Semafor and Iran International connected Ariane with the Iran Experts Initiative, an effort initiated by senior Iranian Foreign Ministry officials to bolster Tehran's image and positions on global security issues, particularly its nuclear program. She regularly met with high ranking Iranian officials and often asked for their guidance in shaping U.S. foreign policy toward Iran. These meetings even included vows of allegiance to the Iranian government.
In September 2023, a large cache of Iranian government correspondence and emails reported for the first time by Semafor and Iran International connected Ariane with the Iran Experts Initiative, an effort initiated by senior Iranian Foreign Ministry officials to bolster Tehran's image and positions on global security issues, particularly its nuclear program. She regularly met with high ranking Iranian officials and often asked for their guidance in shaping U.S. foreign policy toward Iran. These meetings even included vows of allegiance to the Iranian government.<ref>Brandon Gillespie, [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lawmaker-demands-answers-biden-official-implicated-influence-operation Lawmaker demands answers after Biden official implicated in Iranian influence scheme: 'Unbelievable!']. ''Fox News'', September 28, 2023<blockquote><small>
A recent media report said Pentagon employee Dr. Ariane Tabatabai was tied to an Iranian government program.</small></blockquote></ref>
''Iran International'' stated that its report was a revelation and a surprise to the Pentagon.<ref>
''Iran International'' stated that its report was a revelation and a surprise to the Pentagon.<ref>
[https://www.iranintl.com/202309271801]
[https://www.iranintl.com/202309271801]
In addition, there has been a call for a review of her security clearance by Senator [[Marsha Blackburn]].<ref>[https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2023/10/issues/national-security/blackburn-to-dod-senior-official-s-iranian-ties-are-dangerous Blackburn To DoD: Senior Official’s Iranian Ties Are Dangerous]. Oct 2, 2023</ref>
In addition, there has been a call for a review of her security clearance by Senator [[Marsha Blackburn]].<ref>[https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2023/10/issues/national-security/blackburn-to-dod-senior-official-s-iranian-ties-are-dangerous Blackburn To DoD: Senior Official’s Iranian Ties Are Dangerous]. Oct 2, 2023</ref>
In October 2023, after an internal review, she retained her top-secret security clearance, as confirmed by Rheanne E. Wirkkala, an Assistant Secretary of Defense, in a letter dated October 13 to Senator [[Joni Ernst]].<ref>Brandon Gillespie, [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lawmaker-demands-answers-biden-official-implicated-influence-operation Lawmaker demands answers after Biden official implicated in Iranian influence scheme: 'Unbelievable!']. ''Fox News'', September 28, 2023<blockquote><small>
In October 2023, after an internal review, she retained her top-secret security clearance, as confirmed by Rheanne E. Wirkkala, an Assistant Secretary of Defense, in a letter dated October 13 to Senator [[Joni Ernst]].