Secretary Rubio,

I am writing to raise concerns about a potential national security threat involving Negar Mortazavi and Shahin Farrokhnia. Mortazavi is a journalist known for her perceived support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through her controversial public positions and her close ties to the Islamic Republic of Iran. This connection becomes particularly alarming because she is married to Shahin Farrokhnia, an employee in a sensitive position at BlueHalo (formerly known as Intelligent Automation), a U.S. defense contractor engaged in classified projects for the Department of Defense.

With the current global security dynamics, any potential breaches or influences that could compromise our defense capabilities must be thoroughly examined. Iran's position on the international stage, especially concerning the IRGC, raises substantial concerns about possible undue influence or even cyber-espionage threats. The high-ranking position of Shahin Farrokhnia within a contractor like BlueHalo, tasked with critical national security projects, elevates the risk level.

Investigating this connection thoroughly could prevent any leakages of sensitive information that might jeopardize U.S. interests. It's critical to verify that all U.S. defense contractors maintain stringent security measures to prevent any undue influence from foreign governmental powers.

Therefore, I urge you to initiate a comprehensive investigation to ascertain whether any conflicts of interest or potential security breaches exist due to this relationship. This action would reassure citizens that measures are in place to protect national security from all possible threats.

Your prompt attention to this matter is vital. Please protect our nation's secrets by leading the call for an investigation into this potential risk. I encourage others concerned about national security to sign this petition to emphasize the importance of this issue.