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The "Trojan Horse" Strategy: Petition of 40,000 Demands Federal Action as Novel Transnational Network Targets Iranian Dissidents in the U.S. Human rights advocates, political activists, and over 40,000 signatories are urgently calling on federal law enforcement and national security agencies in the United States to investigate alleged sophisticated "Trojan Horse" cyber-harassment and character assassination campaigns targeting Iranian women political dissidents and journalists living abroad. The alleged operations—spanning reported operational ties across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Iran—utilize systematic intimidation, public doxxing, health-related fabrications, and targeted abuse aimed at neutralizing opposition voices advocating against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). At the center of this campaign is Tiam Asadpour, a Texas-based Iranian anti-regime political activist. For nearly a year, Asadpour has reportedly been subjected to relentless cyber-harassment, psychological intimidation, and targeted medical and personal defamation designed to silence her political advocacy and fracture diaspora unity. Formal legal filings and community complaints identify Mahsa Nazari and her spouse, Aidin Davoudi, as key individuals allegedly involved in executing these targeted actions within the United States. Nazari entered the U.S. in 2025 and currently holds a pending political asylum application based on alleged opposition to the Iranian regime. The Trojan Horse Strategy: A Shift in Suppression Tactics Advocates highlight a dangerous evolution in digital harassment playbooks—a strategy operating under a "Trojan Horse" framework: Infiltration Under "Anti-Regime" Guise: Individuals enter Western nations seeking political asylum as "anti-regime" figures, allegedly utilizing protective status to gain public trust within dissident circles. Proxy Character Assassination: Rather than using overt pro-regime rhetoric, campaigns deploy personal harassment, non-consensual image sharing, severe fabrications regarding health, and targeted defamation to induce social stigma and force activists to withdraw from public advocacy. Aligning with Foreign Objectives: The systematic targeting of prominent anti-IRGC voices effectively undermines diaspora activism and aligns with foreign suppression objectives. Systemic Barriers and The 40,000-Signature Outcry Because these campaigns are primarily conducted in Persian (Farsi), organizers have raised concerns that language barriers hamper digital platform moderation and local law enforcement responses. Despite formal Cease & Desist notices issued on behalf of Tiam Asadpour and a petition signed by over 40,000 supporters demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations surrounding Nazari and Davoudi, advocates continue to urge federal authorities to review these security concerns. "We are pointing to what appears to be a complex form of transnational repression where individuals operate within U.S. jurisdiction under asylum claims while engaged in systematic campaigns against anti-regime activists," stated human rights observers monitoring the case. Advocates are calling on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and relevant Congressional committees to examine the submitted documentation, review pending asylum applications of accused individuals, and protect dissidents residing in the United States. Resources & Documentation: Sign the Petition: https://t.co/zMeYsFznRJ View the Cease & Desist Letter (Tiam Asadpour): https://t.co/9A2MCGQ8F8 @LauraLoomer @FoxNews

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