Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program (opens original article in a new tab)

A Canadian university student from Iran is under scrutiny by national security agencies for research potentially aiding Iran's weapons programs, with officials fearing knowledge transfer to support military advancements.

• Mohammadreza Pakatchian, an Iranian doctoral student at Carleton University, is flagged as a security threat by Canadian agencies due to alleged ties to Iran's weapons programs.
• Pakatchian is associated with a sanctioned Iranian company and an academic researching military technology, according to classified reports.
• Canadian security agencies warn his studies could advance Iran's military capabilities, leading to visa and legal challenges.