A federal court in New York found Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov guilty of plotting to assassinate journalist Masih Alinejad, a scheme allegedly funded by the Iranian government. The trial revealed alarming details, including a $500,000 contract from Iran for the assassination. Alinejad, an activist known for her campaigns against mandatory veiling in Iran, expressed relief at the verdict but emphasized that the true masterminds remain in Iran. American officials have accused Iran of orchestrating assassination attempts on various figures in the U.S., but Tehran denies these claims.
Alinejad expressed relief over the verdict, saying, 'I am relieved that after nearly three years, the men who plotted to kill me have been found guilty.'
Prosecutors highlighted that Iran offered $500,000 for an assassination plot against Alinejad after previous attempts to intimidate her failed.
The trial featured dramatic testimony, including from a hired gunman and Alinejad, emphasizing the significant threats posed by the Iranian government.
Despite the guilty verdict, Alinejad asserted, 'the real masterminds of this crime are still in power in Iran,' pointing to systemic issues.
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