Yale hosts controversial speaker Trita Parsi accused of promoting Iranian regime interests
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Trita Parsi faces controversy at Yale University event as Iranian American community members raise concerns about his alleged lobbying for policies benefiting Iran's regime.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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