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Academic Denies Links to Iranian Politician

Updated 2026-05-14 15:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Prominent Australian academic Prof Abbas Rajabifard denies being listed as a co-author of research with Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The claim has sparked controversy over alleged foreign influence in academia.

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Prominent Australian academic denies links to powerful Iranian politician

Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledgeGet our breakin

2026-05-14 15:00 UTC