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A remarkable aspect of this covert effort is the role of individuals like Katherine Perez Shaktum—an extraordinary figure profiled recently by the UK Telegraph. Her story exemplifies the high-stakes nature of intelligence work, having infiltrated the highest levels of Iran’s Shiite government under deep cover. Her successful egress just in time highlights her extraordinary bravery, especially given the severe risks involved, such as possible execution or brutal punishment.