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‘I never expected a prison guard … to treat me with kindness’ — How an American ISIS supporter turned away from Islamist extremism

‘I never expected a prison guard … to treat me with kindness’ — How an American ISIS supporter turned away from Islamist extremism

By Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times / Jan 15, 2020

‘Not again’ — Increasing tensions with Iran reopens wounds of former 1979 hostages

‘Not again’ — Increasing tensions with Iran reopens wounds of former 1979 hostages

By Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times / Jan 5, 2020

Here’s everything you should know about Iran’s aggression in the Strait of Hormuz

Here’s everything you should know about Iran’s aggression in the Strait of Hormuz

By Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times / Jul 22, 2019

US Navy veteran held in Iran sentenced to 10 years, lawyers say

US Navy veteran held in Iran sentenced to 10 years, lawyers say

By Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times / Mar 15, 2019

Is Tehran Spying On Southern California? Feds Say O.C. Waiter And ‘Chubby’ From Long Beach Were Iranian Agents

Is Tehran Spying On Southern California? Feds Say O.C. Waiter And ‘Chubby’ From Long Beach Were Iranian Agents

By Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times / Jan 15, 2019