The person at the center of this case
Current and former United States Government officials (targeted)
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
135 days waiting
MOHAMMAD MAHDI KHANPOUR ARDESTANI
Justice for Current and former United States Government officials (targeted) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Ardestani's current location and has he traveled to Venezuela or remained in Iran since the investigation began?
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evidence
Lead #2How many individuals did Ardestani successfully recruit and what specific operations were planned or executed?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the recruited operatives and what intelligence can they provide about Ardestani's network and methods?
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning by the FBI in connection with recruiting individuals in the United States for operations targeting current and former U.S. Government officials as retaliation for Qasem Soleimani's death. He also allegedly recruited operatives for surveillance of religious sites, businesses, and other facilities across the country. The case remains open as authorities seek information on his whereabouts and activities, with known ties to Iran and Venezuela.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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location
Lead #4Which U.S. religious sites, businesses, and facilities were targeted for surveillance and why were they selected?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning in connection with the recruitment of individuals for various operations in the United States, to include lethal targeting of current and former United States Government officials as revenge for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani. Ardestani also reportedly recruited individuals for surveillance activities focused on religious sites, businesses, and other facilities in the United States.
Ardestani acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security. Remarks: Ardestani has ties to or may visit Iran and Venezuela.
Timeline of Events
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Recruitment Operations
Ardestani recruited individuals for lethal targeting operations against U.S. Government officials in retaliation for IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani's killing
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Surveillance Recruitment
Ardestani recruited operatives for surveillance activities targeting religious sites, businesses, and other facilities throughout the United States
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 23, 2026