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United States-based Iranian dissidents and potential terror targets

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United States-based Iranian dissidents and potential terror targets

Case
#317
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Worldwide, with focus on United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - El Paso Field Office
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
57 days waiting

SEYED YAHYA HOSSEINY PANJAKI

Justice for United States-based Iranian dissidents and potential terror targets — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

What is Panjaki's current location and operational status within Iranian intelligence?

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person
Lead #2

Who are the members and associates of the Naji Sharifi Zindashti criminal network operating under Panjaki's command?

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evidence
Lead #3

What specific lethal plots and cyber operations were directed by Panjaki against U.S.-based dissidents?

Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki, an Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officer and Deputy Minister of Intelligence for Israel affairs, is wanted for questioning in connection with alleged worldwide lethal plots and terror activities conducted between December 2020 and March 2021. He allegedly directed the Naji Sharifi Zindashti criminal network in targeting United States-based Iranian dissidents using intelligence networks, operational networks, and cyber capabilities in cooperation with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The investigation remains active as authorities seek information about his whereabouts and operational details to prevent further threats to U.S. citizens and allies.

Case
#317
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Worldwide, with focus on United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - El Paso Field Office

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contact
Lead #4

What is the relationship and chain of command between Panjaki and subordinate officer Reza Hamidi Ravari?

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clue
Lead #5

How did the MOIS and IRGC coordinate intelligence and operational capabilities in these alleged terror activities?

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Source Narrative

Seyed Yahya is wanted for questioning in connection with alleged worldwide lethal plots and terror activity using intelligence networks, operational networks, and cyber capabilities, including via cooperation between the MOIS and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Directorate for Internal Security is responsible for operating the Naji Sharifi Zindashti criminal network and their associates as they targeted United States-based Iranian dissidents from at least December 2020, until or around March of 2021.

Seyed Yahya is the superior of Iranian Intelligence Officer Reza Hamidi Ravari , who is also wanted for questioning. Remarks: Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki, aka Seyed Yahya Hamidi, is an Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officer who heads the Directorate for Internal Security and serves as Deputy Minister of Intelligence for Israel affairs.

Timeline of Events

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2020-12-01

Criminal network activity begins

Naji Sharifi Zindashti criminal network begins targeting U.S.-based Iranian dissidents under Panjaki's direction

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2021-03-01

Criminal network activity concludes

Alleged targeting of U.S.-based Iranian dissidents continues until approximately March 2021

Case Information

Incident:December 1, 2020
Last Updated:May 9, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 1, 2020
Last Updated:May 9, 2026