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Former Iranian Official's Visa Sparks Canada Immigration Crisis

6/28/2025

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In a shocking turn of events, Mahdi Nasiri, a former Iranian regime official, slipped into Canada with a visitor visa just before a ban on such individuals took effect. This revelation has sparked serious concerns about the integrity of Canada's immigration system. Adding to the tension, Canada has also issued deportation orders for three other Iranian regime members, intensifying the scrutiny on Iranian nationals.

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In a shocking turn of events, Mahdi Nasiri, a former Iranian regime official, slipped into Canada with a visitor visa just before a ban on such individuals took effect. This revelation has sparked serious concerns about the integrity of Canada's immigration system. Adding to the tension, Canada has also issued deportation orders for three other Iranian regime members, intensifying the scrutiny on Iranian nationals.