Jafari

Jafari is already subject to U.S. sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. Sanctions 8 Iranian Officials For Human Rights Abuses AP 2010

Stuart Levey, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, called the Jafari network "a lifeline for Iran's missile program."

U.S. charges Iranian man with smuggling rocket metals to Iran Spencer S. Hsu 2011

Stuart Levey, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, called the Jafari network "a lifeline for Iran's missile program."

U.S. charges Iranian man with smuggling rocket metals to Iran Spencer S. Hsu 2011

The cables call Jafari a "highly qualified scientist," but say his position as a "senior Iranian government employee" would "significantly complicate" funding for the IPCC working group.

WikiLeaks: US Pressured UN Climate Chief to Block Iranian Scientist From Job 2010

Co-founders Ashkon Jafari and Stephanie Bravo were inspired to launch the organization after having positive mentorships of their own that changed their lives.

Piyush Mangukiya: Mentoring for Millenials -- First-ever National College Mentoring Program Changes Lives Piyush Mangukiya 2011

Co-founders Ashkon Jafari and Stephanie Bravo were inspired to launch the organization after having positive mentorships of their own that changed their lives.

Piyush Mangukiya: Mentoring for Millenials -- First-ever National College Mentoring Program Changes Lives Piyush Mangukiya 2011

"The Jafari network has established itself as a lifeline for Iran's missile program," said Stuart Levey, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.

Iran Faces Nuclear Smuggling Charges Evan Perez 2011

Co-founders Ashkon Jafari and Stephanie Bravo were inspired to launch the organization after having positive mentorships of their own that changed their lives.

Piyush Mangukiya: Mentoring for Millenials -- First-ever National College Mentoring Program Changes Lives Piyush Mangukiya 2011

The U.S. actions against the Jafari network come as U.S. officials express concern that Turkey, which has sought to increase trade with Iran, could be used as a waystation for illicit imports.

Iran Faces Nuclear Smuggling Charges Evan Perez 2011

The Jafari case came partly as a result of cooperation between U.S. and Turkish officials.

Iran Faces Nuclear Smuggling Charges Evan Perez 2011