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You Can’t Blame Iran for America’s Anti-Israel Protests
Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, claims Iranian actors are meddling in our affairs—without providing any evidence. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
College professors have played a greater part in our domestic strife than Persian cyber-spies.
By Eli Lake
07.11.24 — International
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On Tuesday, Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, dropped a bombshell. In a public statement, she said, “In recent weeks, Irania…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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