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ICE Detains Iranian Studies Professor at Oklahoma Airport

11/25/2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Vahid Abedini, an Iranian Studies professor at the University of Oklahoma, at Will Rogers International Airport while heading to a conference.
Joshua Landis, a colleague, reported that Abedini holds an H-1B visa and has complied with immigration laws.
Abedini is detained in Oklahoma awaiting a court date.
The university has not commented on the detainment.
ICE is investigating the arrest.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Vahid Abedini, an Iranian Studies professor at the University of Oklahoma, at Will Rogers International Airport while heading to a conference.
Joshua Landis, a colleague, reported that Abedini holds an H-1B visa and has complied with immigration laws.
Abedini is detained in Oklahoma awaiting a court date.
The university has not commented on the detainment.
ICE is investigating the arrest.