Ruhollah Bazghandi
Ruhollah Bazghandi is a general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, who has been implicated in a conspiracy to silence journalist Masih Alinejad, a prominent critic of the Iranian regime. Recently, he was indicted in connection with a plot that included attempting to kidnap and assassinate Alinejad, showcasing the lengths to which the Iranian government is willing to go to suppress dissent, even targeting individuals residing outside its borders.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,219 | $700,000 | 665$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 8,219 | $700,000 | 665$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Ruhollah Bazghandi is identified as a general in the Revolutionary Guards involved in external operations.
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Canada:
The U.S. Justice Department accused senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard official Ruhollah Bazghandi of involvement in a 2022 plot to kill American human-rights activist Masih Alinejad.
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Venezuela:
Ruhollah Bazghandi is a general of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused of being involved in the plot against Alinejad.
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