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Former Iranian Sniper Arrested, Fears Deportation to Iran

6/28/2025

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Ribvar Karimi, a former Iranian army sniper, was arrested in Alabama by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for not adjusting his immigration status after arriving on a K-1 fiancé visa. His wife fears for his safety, worried that deportation could expose him to retaliation for opposing Iran's regime. Karimi is currently in ICE custody as removal proceedings unfold.

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Ribvar Karimi, a former Iranian army sniper, was arrested in Alabama by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for not adjusting his immigration status after arriving on a K-1 fiancé visa. His wife fears for his safety, worried that deportation could expose him to retaliation for opposing Iran's regime. Karimi is currently in ICE custody as removal proceedings unfold.