Yale University is hosting Trita Parsi, a divisive figure in the Iranian American community, at an event organized by the John Quincy Adams Society. Parsi has faced criticism for allegedly promoting the interests of the Iranian government, especially as protests against the regime intensify in Iran. Critics, including Shay Khatiri of the Yorktown Institute, accuse Parsi of spreading disinformation and downplaying the violence faced by protesters. The Quincy Institute, where Parsi is a co-founder, defends the event as an opportunity for open dialogue, while some students and activists argue it legitimizes controversial viewpoints. The controversy comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran and broader debates about academic freedom and political bias at Yale.