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ICE arrests Iranian nationals in Colorado Springs
- On June 22, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Iranian nationals Mahmoud Shafiei and Mehrdad Mehdipour in Colorado Springs for illegal residence.
- The arrests followed prior encounters, including Mehdipour's June 2023 border apprehension and Shafiei's removal order issued in 1987 after multiple criminal convictions.
- Both men lived together in Colorado Springs, with Mehdipour residing near Garden of the Gods Road, and are now in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings.
- The arrests were part of a nationwide ICE operation that detained 11 Iranian nationals allegedly linked to Hezbollah and other security concerns, according to DHS statements.
- These detentions reflect ongoing U.S. efforts to enforce immigration laws and address national security risks tied to certain Iranian nationals within the country.
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