ICE Conducts Targeted Arrests of Iranian Nationals with Criminal Histories Amid Security Concerns
At least 16 Iranian nationals have been arrested by ICE since Sunday, marking a significant step in an ongoing security operation. The arrests, which include four additional detentions on Monday, are part of a broader initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address potential threats stemming from Iran’s alleged presence of sleeper cells within the U.S. These individuals are being targeted for their criminal pasts, which include offenses ranging from domestic violence and drug trafficking to assault and stalking.
Mohammad Hassanpoor, a 45-year-old Iranian national arrested in Baltimore, has a documented history of violent crimes, including a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon and previous sentences for stalking and battery. His recent arrest follows a