How the Family of Iran’s Most Feared Agent Ended Up in California

During his tenure, Emami became the architect of what is now known as the "Chain Murders" (Ghatl-ha-ye Zanjire-i), a series of systematic assassinations targeting Iranian dissidents, writers, and intellectuals. These victims were primarily secular or nationalist figures who were perceived as threats to the ideological foundations of the state. The killings were notable for their brutality and the diverse methods used to silence critics, ranging from staged car accidents and potassium injections to brutal stabbings within the victims' own homes. The goal was clear: to eliminate the intellectual leadership of the burgeoning reform movement and instill a sense of absolute fear among those who dared to question the status quo.