Difference between revisions of "Ariane Tabatabai"
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| − | In October 2024, as a senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets, 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']. | + | In October 2024, as a senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets, 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> |
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. | ||
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Ariane Tabatabai (Persian أرین تباطبایی, born in Täbris) is an Iranian-US-American political scientist, author and senior political advisor at the Pentagon.[1] She has been advocating for the Islamic fascist Republic of Iran, for long. Dubbed Iran spy.[2]
After Tabatabai was appointed to her position by Biden in the US State Department, she was the target of accusations on social media.[3]. 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 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. Iran International stated that its report was a revelation and a surprise to the Pentagon.[4]
In addition, there has been a call for a review of her security clearance by Senator Marsha Blackburn.[5]
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.[6]
In October 2024, as a senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets, was the (dangerous[7]) leaker of the classified documents dealing with the IsraelIsraeli preparations for an attack on Iran.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Ariane Tabatabai; Wilson Center.
- ↑ Mary Kay Linge, Top Iranian Pentagon aide keeps security clearance despite ‘spying for Tehran’ accusation. NY Post, Oct. 20, 2023
- ↑ Biden appointees of Arab and Muslim heritage face bigoted comments and attacks The National, Feb 25, 2021
- ↑ [1] "شوک و خشم در واشینگتن پس از افشای عملیات نفوذ ایران در گزارش ایراناینترنشنال". ایران اینترنشنال (in Persian).
- ↑ Blackburn To DoD: Senior Official’s Iranian Ties Are Dangerous. Oct 2, 2023
- ↑ Brandon Gillespie, Lawmaker demands answers after Biden official implicated in Iranian influence scheme: 'Unbelievable!'. Fox News, September 28, 2023
A recent media report said Pentagon employee Dr. Ariane Tabatabai was tied to an Iranian government program.
- ↑ Deadly Serious Breach': Classified US Docs on Israel Reach Iranian News Entity, Signaling Jewish State 'Can't Trust Washington'. Free Beacon, Oct 20, 2024
- ↑ Lior Ben Ari, 'Iranian American leaked Iran strike plans'. Ynet, 10.22.24.
Sky News Arabic identifies Ariane Tabatabai, senior Pentagon staffer with access to highly classified secrets.
A senior staffer in the office of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was identified as the leaker of the classified documents dealing with the Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, Sky News Arabic reported on Tuesday, quoting a senior Pentagon Source.
The suspected staffer was identified as Ariane Tabatabai, an Iranian American who works as the Bureau Chief to Austin's aid for special operations and was authorized to have access to very secret information.