A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a failed plot to kill Masih Alinejad, a prominent Iranian dissident and journalist living in the United States. Prosecutors described the plot as being backed by Iranian authorities and part of a broader effort to target political opponents abroad. The man, Carlisle Rivera, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and received his sentence from a federal judge in New York. The case highlights ongoing concerns about transnational repression, with officials noting repeated attempts by Iranian operatives to target Alinejad and others. Iran has denied involvement in the plot, while several individuals have already been convicted in connection to the case.