Hold on to your hats, ChumCity! Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently collared Ribvar Karimi in Locust Fork, Alabama, accused of overstaying his welcome and now facing deportation, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS revealed that Karimi, originally from the Islamic Republic of Iran, allegedly served as an Iranian Army sniper from 2018 to 2021. Apparently, he was even carrying an Iranian Army ID card when he was picked up. Karimi was just one of eleven Iranian nationals scooped up over the weekend, all accused of being in the country illegally. DHS and ICE are reportedly cracking down due to concerns about potential terrorist activity following recent military actions against Iran's nuclear sites. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated the agency is "full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists and violent extremists." Reports indicate Karimi initially entered the US on a K1 visa, which allows foreign nationals to come to the US to marry a citizen. He got hitched three months after arrival. Senator Tommy Tuberville voiced his support for the arrests, emphasizing national security. Senator Katie Britt also chimed in, applauding ICE's actions regarding Karimi and the other Iranian nationals.ICE Nabs Iranian National in Alabama
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