Despite assertions to the contrary in the New York Times article, the reporter never received confirmation of abuse from 45 individuals.
Farnaz Fassihi claimed in her article that 45 people stated that “Mr. Aghdashloo’s behavior toward young female students had been known in Iran’s art circles.” The way that the article is written makes it appear that there have been 45 separate accusations. This is categorically untrue. Additionally, sources and documentation of these 45 interviews have not been provided. Fassihi fails to clarify what she means by “behaviour towards young women” and since none of the people are named it is impossible to verify the behavior they referenced.