Federal agents cracked down hard over the weekend, arresting 11 Iranian nationals illegally in America. These arrests targeted dangerous individuals with terrorist ties and criminal pasts. The operation stretched across eight states and shows our government putting America’s safety first.
One arrested man admitted connections to Hezbollah, a deadly terrorist group. Another was a former sniper for Iran’s army, caught in Alabama with his military ID. A third had served in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, showing how deep the threats run.
The Iranian sniper entered the U.S. through a fiance visa under Biden’s watch. He never followed the rules to become legal. Now he’s finally facing justice thanks to ICE’s tough work.
Criminal histories plagued those arrested. Records show convictions for drugs, child abuse, assault, and gun crimes. Some were even on the terrorist watchlist before being captured. These aren’t innocent people—they’re dangerous predators.
Arrests happened from Alabama to Minnesota, Mississippi to Colorado. Two men in Colorado Springs had prior deportations and serious rap sheets. Homeland Security tracked them down through relentless effort.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said they’re “full throttle” removing threats. Secretary Noem’s team doesn’t wait for attacks—they hunt down terrorists proactively. President Trump’s strong leadership makes this possible.
This sweep coincided with U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. It proves we hit back hard at enemies abroad and at home. Protecting America means crushing terror networks wherever they hide.
Taking these criminals off our streets makes neighborhoods safer. Homeland Security is delivering on its promise to remove the worst of the worst invaders. America is stronger when we enforce our laws without apology.
