The Iranian general whose intel might have stopped the US from going to war in 2007
A retired major general from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps disappeared in 2006. His last known location was Istanbul. Various theories emerged about his disappearance, including claims of kidnapping by intelligence agencies.
However, an investigation suggests he willingly defected to the US. Details about his current life are scarce, but it is reported that he is living under an assumed name. This was reportedly provided by a federal program that protects witnesses.
Further information about his situation can be found through a Persian-language television network based in London. The investigation into his defection was conducted by this network in 2024, revealing that he had brought valuable information with him to the US.
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