The New York Times' top reporter Farnaz Fassihi has been recorded on a hot mic urging her colleagues not to interview Masih Alinejad, a prominent Iranian dissident. Alinejad has been targeted multiple times by the Iranian regime in assassination attempts. The incident occurred when Fassihi's microphone was live, and a fellow listener warned her about it. The recording has sparked criticism about the actions of The New York Times' UN Bureau Chief and chief Iran reporter.
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
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Welp! 'The New York Times' Reporter Farnaz Fassihi caught on hot mic demanding colleagues not interview Iranian dissident https://t.co/ZRN1EhS4lG
Wow… Why are NYT reporters openly telling others not to interview prominent Iranian dissidents? https://t.co/kh82WM3mhA
The @nytimes’ top reporter Farnaz Fassihi has been recorded urging her colleagues not to interview Masih Alinejad, the prominent Iranian dissident whom the regime has tried to assassinate multiple times. A fellow listener warns Farnaz her mic is live. https://t.co/Ml0B3tz8kt