Public criticism of reported supporter cyber-harassment claims and BC lawsuits
Coverage of Masood Masjoody's civil claims alleging cyber-harassment linked to Reza Pahlavi, and later reports of alleged violence by some self-identified supporters; Pahlavi denied the allegations.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- First BC civil claim against Pahlavi - The Globe and Mail reported that in January 2024 Masood Masjoody filed a BC Supreme Court claim against Reza Pahlavi alleging a campaign of libelous attacks on X. B.C. mathematician known as vexatious litigant killed by people known to him, police say
- Second BC suit alleging defamation and conspiracy - The Globe and Mail reported a September 2024 lawsuit in which Masjoody named Pahlavi and others in defamation and conspiracy claims. B.C. mathematician known as vexatious litigant killed by people known to him, police say
- Pahlavi affidavits deny knowing Masjoody - CBC and Reuters reported that in November 2025 Pahlavi filed affidavits stating he did not know Masjoody, denied all allegations, and said a murder suspect was not his agent. Slain Iran critic said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him
- Murder charges and reported supporter violence coverage - Globe and Mail and CBC reported first-degree murder charges against two people Masjoody had linked to Pahlavi supporters. Reuters later documented alleged supporter violence in several countries; Pahlavi condemned such violence. B.C. mathematician known as vexatious litigant killed by people known to him, police say