Masood Masjoody

Masood Masjoody was an Iranian activist and former university mathematics teacher living in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. He was known for his criticism of Iran's theocratic regime and the exiled family of the former Shah. Masjoody went missing in early February, and police have concluded he was likely murdered. His disappearance and presumed murder have become newsworthy due to fears that it represents an instance of transnational repression targeting critics of the Iranian government. Two individuals have been charged in connection with his murder, intensifying concerns among Iranian expats and activists about the safety of those critical of Tehran living abroad. The case highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding the Iranian regime's alleged targeting of dissidents beyond its borders.