US charges Iranian national and two Canadians in alleged assassination plot
GuardianJAN 31 2024
Three Charged in Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot of Marylanders
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The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
Iran is targeting dissidents around the world, using intelligence operatives to orchestrate assassination attempts against citizens who flee its brutal regime. The DOJ's case against Naji Zindashti and his accomplices isn't out of the ordinary, unfortunately, as Tehran has repeatedly sought to persecute Tehran's dissidents. The US and the UK must remain vigilant against Iranian attacks on their residents and send a message that Iran's aggression will not be tolerated.
Pro-Iran narrative
The US and UK are once again hypocritically levying baseless accusations against Iran as they continue to push for war. Western powers are quick to blame Iran for any wrongdoing by an Iranian and label groups as "terrorists." However, the West is the real aggressor. Iran is committed to defending itself and its people against hostile adversaries who continue to lie and demonize the nation for their nefarious gain.