🚨 This Wasn’t a Random Protester — It Was a NIAC Communications Manager

This appears to be just a concerned Iranian American speaking from the heart, but it’s not an organic moment. It’s Isabella (Bella) Javidan, the Communications Manager for the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), speaking at a protest here in the United States.

NIAC is a policy advocacy organization. It has faced sustained criticism from opponents who argue it pushes positions aligned with Tehran’s interests, and in January 2020 several U.S. senators urged DOJ to review NIAC/NIAC Action for potential FARA concerns. NIAC has denied those accusations.

Even the “VPN” line is telling. In Iran, major apps and platforms are routinely restricted, and people often need VPNs to access the open internet or even get messages through when connectivity is throttled.

So when she moves from “I can’t reach my family” to claiming the “only logical reason” for the war is Israeli “expansionism” and invoking “Greater Israel,” you’re hearing a comms professional doing what her job is: advancing a message.