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After Tabatabai was appointed to her position by [[Biden]] in the US State Department, she was the target of accusations on social media.<ref>[https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/the-americas/biden-appointees-of-arab-and-muslim-heritage-face-bigoted-comments-and-attacks-1.1172623 Biden appointees of Arab and Muslim heritage face bigoted comments and attacks] ''The National'', Feb 25, 2021</ref>. These accusations about Tabatabai, that were later substantiated first appeared on Twitter, accusing her of surrendering to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Washington Free Beacon and Saudi media, were the first to report on these accusations.

After Tabatabai was appointed to her position by [[Biden]] in the US State Department, she was the target of accusations on social media.<ref>[https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/the-americas/biden-appointees-of-arab-and-muslim-heritage-face-bigoted-comments-and-attacks-1.1172623 Biden appointees of Arab and Muslim heritage face bigoted comments and attacks] ''The National'', Feb 25, 2021</ref> These accusations about Tabatabai, that were later substantiated first appeared on Twitter, accusing her of surrendering to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Washington Free Beacon and Saudi media, were the first to report on these accusations.

In October 2024, as a senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets, it was alleged that she was the (dangerous<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/israel/deadly-serious-breach-classified-us-docs-on-israel-reach-iranian-news-entity-signaling-jewish-state-cant-trust-washington/ Deadly Serious Breach': Classified US Docs on Israel Reach Iranian News Entity, Signaling Jewish State 'Can't Trust Washington']. ''Free Beacon'', Oct 20, 2024</ref>) leaker of the classified documents dealing with the [[Israel|Israeli]] preparations for an attack on Iran,<ref>Lior Ben Ari, [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjmfxergjx 'Iranian American leaked Iran strike plans']. ''Ynet'', 10.22.24.<blockquote><small>

In October 2024, as a senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets, it was alleged that she was the (dangerous<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/israel/deadly-serious-breach-classified-us-docs-on-israel-reach-iranian-news-entity-signaling-jewish-state-cant-trust-washington/ Deadly Serious Breach': Classified US Docs on Israel Reach Iranian News Entity, Signaling Jewish State 'Can't Trust Washington']. ''Free Beacon'', Oct 20, 2024</ref>) leaker of the classified documents dealing with the [[Israel]]i preparations for an attack on Iran,<ref>Lior Ben Ari, [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjmfxergjx 'Iranian American leaked Iran strike plans']. ''Ynet'', 10.22.24.<blockquote><small>

Sky News Arabic identifies  Ariane Tabatabai, senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets.

Sky News Arabic identifies  Ariane Tabatabai, senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets.

Ariane Tabatabai is now a deputy assistant secretary of defense within Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s office, where she will lead its force education and training division. Tabatabai, according to Politico, was offered the promotion last month. She previously served as chief of staff for the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict. Although denying that she was person responsible for leaking classified information, the Pentagon moved her to this role, with more limited classified data access.</small></blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjyd1sclkx Pentagon reassigns worker who leaked Iran attack plans to role with limited classified access]. ''Ynet'', Oct 29, 2024</ref>

Ariane Tabatabai is now a deputy assistant secretary of defense within Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s office, where she will lead its force education and training division. Tabatabai, according to Politico, was offered the promotion last month. She previously served as chief of staff for the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict. Although denying that she was person responsible for leaking classified information, the Pentagon moved her to this role, with more limited classified data access.</small></blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjyd1sclkx Pentagon reassigns worker who leaked Iran attack plans to role with limited classified access]. ''Ynet'', Oct 29, 2024</ref>

Tabatabai became a public commodity after a 2023 Semafor report outed her as a member of an Iranian government propaganda group known as the Iran Experts Initiative. The affiliation saw Tabatabai report back to Iran’s foreign ministry and communicate with senior officials in the hardline regime.

Tabatabai became a public commodity after a 2023 Semafor report outed her as a member of an Iranian government propaganda group known as the Iran Experts Initiative. The affiliation saw Tabatabai report back to Iran's foreign ministry and communicate with senior officials in the hardline regime.

Tabatabai’s promotion comes at a curious time for the Biden-Harris administration. Over the weekend, classified U.S. intelligence on Israel’s military preparations for a strike on Iran leaked in a “deadly serious breach,” which the administration is investigating. While the leaker has not been publicly identified, the situation has raised concerns about a host of Biden-Harris administration officials, including Tabatabai...</small></blockquote></ref> Meantime, "Biden-Harris Admin was sued for stonewalling Investigation Into Iran-Tied Pentagon official." The lawsuit 'should shine useful light' on role that 'pro-Iranian apologists' have played in admin,: official said.<ref>Adam Kredo, [https://freebeacon.com/biden-harris-administration/biden-harris-admin-sued-for-stonewalling-investigation-into-iran-tied-pentagon-official/ Biden-Harris Admin Sued for Stonewalling Investigation Into Iran-Tied Pentagon Official], ''Free Beacon'', October 25, 2024</ref>

Tabatabai's promotion comes at a curious time for the Biden-Harris administration. Over the weekend, classified U.S. intelligence on Israel's military preparations for a strike on Iran leaked in a “deadly serious breach,” which the administration is investigating. While the leaker has not been publicly identified, the situation has raised concerns about a host of Biden-Harris administration officials, including Tabatabai...</small></blockquote></ref> Meantime, "Biden-Harris Admin was sued for stonewalling Investigation Into Iran-Tied Pentagon official." The lawsuit 'should shine useful light' on role that 'pro-Iranian apologists' have played in admin,: official said.<ref>Adam Kredo, [https://freebeacon.com/biden-harris-administration/biden-harris-admin-sued-for-stonewalling-investigation-into-iran-tied-pentagon-official/ Biden-Harris Admin Sued for Stonewalling Investigation Into Iran-Tied Pentagon Official], ''Free Beacon'', October 25, 2024</ref>

==See also==

==See also==