The State Department opened an investigation into Trita Parsi, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, according to a published report.
Parsi, who was born in Iran, has advocated for diplomacy over confrontation with Tehran. Supporters said the probe appeared designed to intimidate opponents of the administration’s war policy.
The State Department did not immediately confirm or deny the investigation. Critics said targeting a prominent policy analyst would raise First Amendment concerns if linked to his public commentary.
Parsi has written extensively on U.S.-Iran relations and founded organizations focused on preventing military conflict in the Middle East.
Diplomatic sources on June 12, 2026 said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting shipping restrictions remained central to any ceasefire arrangement.
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