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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.<ref>[https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/ariane-tabatabai Ariane Tabatabai; Wilson Center].</ref> She has been advocating for the Islamic  fascist Republic of [[Iran]], for long.

'''Ariane Tabatabai''' (Persian أرین تباطبایی, born in Täbris) is an Iranian-US-American political scientist, author and senior political advisor at the Pentagon.<ref>[https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/ariane-tabatabai Ariane Tabatabai; Wilson Center].</ref> She has been advocating for the Islamic  fascist Republic of [[Iran]], for long.

Dubbed Iran spy.<ref>Mary Kay Linge, [https://nypost.com/2023/10/20/pentagon-aide-called-iran-spy-keeps-security-clearance/ Top Iranian Pentagon aide keeps security clearance despite ‘spying for Tehran’ accusation]. ''NY Post'', Oct. 20, 2023</ref>

Dubbed Iran spy.<ref>Mary Kay Linge, [https://nypost.com/2023/10/20/pentagon-aide-called-iran-spy-keeps-security-clearance/ Top Iranian Pentagon aide keeps security clearance despite ‘spying for Tehran’ accusation]. ''NY Post'', Oct. 20, 2023</ref>

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 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.