In a startling revelation, the Department of Homeland Security under the Biden administration reportedly permitted an Iranian sniper to enter the United States on a marriage visa in October 2024.
This development was brought to light by officials speaking to CBS News, raising concerns about national security and immigration protocols.
The individual in question, Ribvar Karmi, was apprehended in northern Alabama, as reported by The Post Millennial. Upon his arrest, authorities discovered an Islamic Republic of Iran Army identification card in his possession. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials informed the news outlet that Karmi had served as a sniper in the Iranian military from 2018 to 2021.
Despite this background, he was granted entry into the U.S. on a K-1 visa, a provision typically reserved for foreign nationals engaged to marry American citizens. Karmi is currently detained by ICE, awaiting removal proceedings.
This arrest is part of a broader initiative by ICE to detain 11 other Iranian nationals residing in the United States, one of whom is reportedly on the terror watchlist. The operation follows threats from Iran to target the U.S. homeland in retaliation for President Trump's directive to bomb the terror regime's nuclear facilities. "We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out and we are," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told CBS News. "We don't wait until a military operation to execute; we proactively deliver on President Trump's mandate to secure the homeland."
Following the military action against Iran's nuclear program, the Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism advisory. The advisory highlighted the increased threat environment within the United States, noting the likelihood of "low-level cyber attacks against U.S. networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists" and potential cyber threats from actors linked to the Iranian government.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized the importance of vigilance, stating, "It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially during times of conflict." She further noted that the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could heighten the risk of cyberattacks, acts of violence, and antisemitic hate crimes on American soil.
This situation underscores the critical need for stringent immigration controls and robust national security measures to protect American citizens from potential threats. The Biden administration's handling of such cases will likely come under scrutiny, as the nation grapples with the complexities of international relations and homeland security.
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