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A top New York Times reporter and Iranian-American journalist, who focuses on writing about Iran, was caught on a hot mic urging her colleagues not to interview the “crazy” Alinejad Masih, one of the most prominent Iranian dissidents.
As soon as she says it a fellow listener warns that her mic is hot.
It is said Iran has tried to assassinate Masih multiple times, if that gives you any idea of her importance.
Here’s the audio:
Farnaz Fassihi from the New York Times was overheard in a Clubhouse room instructing Leili “Make sure Emma doesn’t interview the crazy Masih @AlinejadMasih.”
This isn’t the first instance of her urging reporters & journalists to boycott Alinejad. It’s time for Fassihi to openly be addressed on her stance. Let’s call for transparency and accountability in journalism.
Farnaz Fassihi from the New York Times @nytimes was overheard in a Clubhouse room instructing Leili “Make sure Emma doesn’t interview the crazy Masih @AlinejadMasih.” This isn’t the first instance of her urging reporters & journalists to boycott Alinejad. It’s time for Fassihi to… pic.twitter.com/qADl4pJTT6
— Mooniter (@Mooniter) May 20, 2024
Erick Erickson underscores why this is so important:
It is extreme important for everyone to understand this. The New York Times UN Bureau Chief and chief Iran reporter was caught on audio urging reporters not to interview one of the most prominent Iranian dissidents. https://t.co/UMucwkDyD0
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) May 20, 2024
Below is a photo of Farnaz Fassihi:
🧵 Farnaz Fassihi of @nytimes was exposed controlling what journalists can cover on Iran & preventing interviews with Iranian American activists.
This undermines journalistic integrity & free expression. Journalism & Iranian American orgs must condemn this.
An audit is needed! pic.twitter.com/fshewUpLAL
— Nick Nikbakht (@nickbot21) May 20, 2024