"Roozbeh Farahanipour, an Iranian American activist, has lived in exile in the US since 2000 after fleeing a death sentence in Iran. Despite the distance, he continues to face threats related to his activism."
"Incidents such as repeated car tire slashing and gunfire at his restaurant highlight ongoing dangers. Farahanipour stated, 'You can sleep with one eye open, one eye closed, and you feel like you are not safe.'"
"With the recent war between Israel and Iran, Iranian dissidents in the US are increasingly concerned about their safety and the potential for rising anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly towards the Iranian American community."
Roozbeh Farahanipour, an Iranian American activist, has lived in exile in the US since 2000 after fleeing a death sentence in Iran. Despite the distance, he continues to face threats related to his activism. Incidents such as repeated car tire slashing and gunfire at his restaurant highlight ongoing dangers. With the recent war between Israel and Iran, Iranian dissidents in the US are increasingly concerned about their safety and the potential for rising anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly towards the Iranian American community.
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