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Shin Bet denies Iranian-American author's account of interrogation

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The Shin Bet denied Wednesday threatening a prominent Iranian-American author and questioning him about his politics during a recent visit.

 

In a statement, the internal security agency confirmed its agents briefly detained and questioned Iranian-born Reza Aslan at a border crossing, saying his "behavior there raised suspicion."

 

It denied Aslan's claim he was questioned about his politics.

 

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