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Trump Warns of Iranian Sleeper Cells; Canada Faces Criticism

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned of Iranian "sleeper cells" in North America.
Canadian opposition lawmakers criticized the government for allowing Iran-linked individuals to remain in Canada, citing concerns among Canada's Iranian diaspora about intimidation from the regime.
Only one deportation has occurred despite numerous visa cancellations.
The Canada Border Services Agency reported 239 visas linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been annulled since November 2022.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned of Iranian "sleeper cells" in North America.
Canadian opposition lawmakers criticized the government for allowing Iran-linked individuals to remain in Canada, citing concerns among Canada's Iranian diaspora about intimidation from the regime.
Only one deportation has occurred despite numerous visa cancellations.
The Canada Border Services Agency reported 239 visas linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been annulled since November 2022.