While Biden was busy sleeping at the wheel, 11 Iranian nationals with ties to terrorism, weapons possession, and violent crimes were arrested right under our noses in communities across America – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
At a Glance
- ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals illegally in the U.S. over the weekend, including a former Iranian Army sniper and individuals with connections to Hezbollah
- A U.S. citizen was arrested for threatening to kill ICE officers while harboring an illegal Iranian national
- Since February 2021, a staggering 1,750 Iranians have been caught crossing illegally into the U.S. – a 20-fold increase from pre-Biden years
- Former immigration Judge Andrew Arthur warns that 1.9 million “gotaways” during the Biden administration potentially allowed Iranian government assets to enter undetected
- These arrests come amid heightened tensions with Iran following recent U.S. military actions against Iranian nuclear sites
Iranian Nationals With Criminal Backgrounds Discovered Across America
This weekend’s arrests of 11 Iranian nationals illegally present in the United States reads like a spy thriller – except it’s happening in real American communities. The Department of Homeland Security press release detailing the arrests reveals deeply concerning backgrounds of those detained. Ribvar Karimi, a former Iranian Army sniper, was somehow walking free in Alabama. In Houston, Behzad Sepehrian Bahary Nejad was found with a loaded pistol and has a history of domestic violence, while his countryman Hamid Reza Bayat has multiple drug convictions. But wait, it gets worse.
In Minnesota, authorities arrested Mehran Makari Saheli, who has connections to Hezbollah – you know, the terrorist organization that’s been attacking our allies relentlessly. Meanwhile, Yousef Mehridehno, a former lawful permanent resident described as a suspected terrorist, was apprehended in Mississippi. The most disturbing part? These individuals weren’t hiding in caves or remote compounds – they were living among us in places like San Francisco, Buffalo, San Diego, and Colorado Springs. This isn’t just an immigration issue; it’s a national security catastrophe unfolding in slow motion.
Biden’s disastrous border policy continues to crash headfirst with his disastrous foreign policy.
The bottom line is: if you are here illegally, you will be deported. https://t.co/3m75SsHgrb
— Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) June 26, 2025
Even American Citizens Are Harboring Foreign Threats
In a twist that perfectly illustrates how deep the problem goes, a U.S. citizen named Linet Vartannivartanians was arrested for threatening to kill ICE law enforcement officers while harboring an illegal alien from Iran. Let that sink in. We’ve reached the point where American citizens are actively obstructing federal agents trying to remove potential security threats from our soil. When did harboring individuals from a nation that regularly chants “Death to America” become acceptable behavior? The left’s years of demonizing ICE has clearly borne poisonous fruit.
The ICE press release states these arrests are part of DHS’s efforts to keep “known and suspected terrorists out of American communities.” That’s a welcome change of pace from an administration that has largely treated our southern border like an unattended welcome mat. But it begs the question: how many more Iranian nationals with suspicious backgrounds have already entered during the years of Biden’s border free-for-all? And more importantly, where are they now and what are they planning?
The Numbers Don’t Lie: A 20-Fold Increase Under Biden
The statistics behind Iranian nationals entering the United States tell a frightening story that even the most ardent border crisis deniers can’t ignore. Between February 2021 and November 2024 – basically the Biden administration’s tenure – border authorities apprehended 1,750 Iranians entering the U.S. illegally. Over 7,000 more were stopped at ports of entry. Former immigration Judge Andrew Arthur points out this represents a staggering 20-fold increase compared to the seven years before Biden took office. When exactly did the floodgates open for nationals from a country that considers America its mortal enemy?
Even more troubling is Arthur’s warning about the estimated 1.9 million individuals who completely evaded Border Patrol during the Biden administration. These “gotaways” represent a massive security blind spot – we have no idea who they are, where they’re from, or what their intentions might be. How many Iranian government assets – spies, saboteurs, or worse – could be among them? It’s not paranoia when the threat is real. These arrests come at a particularly sensitive time, as tensions with Iran have escalated following President Trump’s recent actions against Iranian nuclear sites.
The Biden administration’s border policies have left us playing a dangerous game of national security roulette. While they’ve been focused on censoring conservatives on social media and hunting down January 6th protestors, they’ve allowed potential threats from one of America’s most dedicated enemies to walk right through our front door. The weekend arrests are a stark reminder that border security isn’t just about immigration – it’s about protecting American lives from those who wish us harm. The question is whether this lesson has been learned too late.
