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US arrests 11 Iranians in US illegally, Homeland Security says



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The Department of Homeland Security arrested 11 Iranian nationals who are illegally in the U.S., including known or suspected terrorists, over the weekend, as reported by the DHS. Ribvar Karimi, one of those arrested, reportedly served as an Iranian Army sniper and was caught with an Islamic Republic of Iran Army ID card.

A U.S. citizen was arrested for threatening ICE officers while harboring an illegal Iranian national, stating she would “shoot ICE officers in the head.”

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out โ€” and we are,” highlighting the focus on security amid rising tensions.

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Key points from the Center

  • Over a 48-hour period ending June 22, 2025, federal agents conducted operations across eight states resulting in the detention of eleven Iranian individuals, one of whom appeared on a U.S. Terrorist watchlist.
  • The arrests occurred in the wake of recent American military actions targeting Iran's nuclear sites and amid intensified efforts by the Trump administration to clamp down on alleged Iranian operatives.
  • Among those taken into custody, Ribvar Karimi reportedly served as a sniper with the Iranian Army between 2018 and 2021 and arrived in the United States in October 2024 on a K-1 visa intended for fiancรฉs of U.S. Citizens.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that they are removing the most dangerous individuals and highlighted their commitment to taking proactive enforcement measures rather than waiting for military operations.
  • These arrests illustrate heightened U.S. Security efforts amid concerns over Iranian proxy networks and potential retaliatory attacks, although no specific credible threats have been confirmed.

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Key points from the Right

  • The Department of Homeland Security arrested 11 Iranian nationals who are illegally present in the U.S., including known or suspected terrorists, over the weekend, as reported by the DHS.
  • Ribvar Karimi, one of those arrested, reportedly served as an Iranian Army sniper and was caught with an Islamic Republic of Iran Army ID card.
  • A U.S. Citizen was arrested for threatening ICE officers while harboring an illegal Iranian national, stating she would 'shoot ICE officers in the head.'
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, 'We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out โ€” and we are,' highlighting the focus on security amid rising tensions.

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