The rain slicked the streets of Houston last night, mirroring the oily sheen on this case. Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki, a ghost in the machine, a shadow lengthening across the lives of Iranian dissidents here in America. The FBI’s Most Wanted list just got a new face, though details are scarce, frustratingly so. They say he’s a key player, a Deputy Minister of Intelligence for Israel affairs within the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security – the MOIS. That’s a fancy title for a man allegedly orchestrating a campaign of terror, a network of operatives targeting individuals on U.S. soil.
The whispers started surfacing months ago, fragmented reports of surveillance, harassment, and threats against Iranian expats. Now, the FBI is connecting those threads to Panjaki and a criminal network led by Naji Sharifi Zindashti. The timeframe is tight – December 2020 to March 2021 – a focused burst of activity that suggests a planned escalation. He’s not working alone. They’re also hunting Reza Hamidi Ravari, identified as Panjaki’s subordinate, another MOIS officer. This isn’t some lone wolf operation; this is state-sponsored malice, leveraging intelligence and cyber warfare to silence dissent.
What does he look like? The file is frustratingly thin. Born in Iran on January 23, 1975, Panjaki is described as a male with brown eyes and brown hair. No height, no weight, no distinguishing marks. A deliberate blankness, or simply a lack of information in a world where shadows are currency. The bureau believes he operates through established intelligence networks, utilizing cyber capabilities to extend his reach. He’s a puppeteer, pulling strings from afar, while his agents do the dirty work. The danger is real, the targets vulnerable, and the scope of the alleged plot chillingly broad.
The FBI is offering a substantial reward for information leading to his arrest. Details haven’t been publicly disclosed, but understand this is a priority case, a national security threat demanding immediate attention. This isn’t about politics; it’s about protecting American citizens from foreign aggression. It’s about stopping a man accused of plotting lethal attacks, of weaponizing fear and intimidation.
If you have any information – no matter how small, no matter how insignificant it may seem – about the whereabouts of Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. A life, or many lives, may depend on it. You can submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov or call your local FBI field office. Silence is complicity. Speak now.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki |
| Charges | Federal Charges |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | January 23, 1975 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Texas |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Seyed Yahya Hosseiny Panjaki
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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