Catherine Perez-Shakdam's Engagement with Iran

The depth of her infiltration was further highlighted by claims that she attended Quran reading sessions with officials and managed to establish contact with numerous key figures within the Islamic Republic. This level of interaction, as alleged by an Iranian former Member of Parliament, Mostafa Kavakebian, suggested an unprecedented degree of access for an outsider. While the specific nature and extent of these contacts remain subject to debate and official denials from Iran, the allegations themselves underscore the perceived success of her clandestine activities.