Emory fires Iranian official's daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision
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Emory University fired Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, an assistant professor in hematology and medical oncology, following campus protests on January 19. The protests, organized by Iranian-American demonstrators, opposed her employment due to her being the daughter of a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, who criticized potential U.S. intervention in Iran. Ali Larijani's comments came after President Trump warned of potential action if Iran violently suppressed protests. The Alliance Against Islamic Regime of Iran Apologists (AAIRIA) had called for a review of Ardeshir-Larijani's immigration status, noting she had lived and worked in the U.S. for several years. Emory University announced Ardeshir-Larijani's departure on January 24, and her faculty and healthcare pages were subsequently removed from the university website.
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