The person at the center of this case
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani (suspect/person of interest)
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
56 days waiting
MOHAMMAD MAHDI KHANPOUR ARDESTANI
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What specific recruitment networks did Ardestani establish within the United States?
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evidence
Lead #2Which individuals were successfully recruited and what operations did they conduct?
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location
Lead #3Where is Ardestani currently located—Iran, Venezuela, or elsewhere?
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning in connection with recruiting individuals in the United States for lethal operations against current and former U.S. Government officials as retaliation for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani. He also allegedly recruited operatives for surveillance of religious sites, businesses, and other U.S. facilities. The FBI seeks information on his whereabouts and activities, as he maintains ties to Iran and Venezuela.
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#458
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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contact
Lead #4Who are the known associates and handlers within Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security?
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clue
Lead #5What surveillance targets were prioritized and why were specific religious sites and businesses selected?
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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 Qasem Soleimani's death
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Unknown
Surveillance Recruitment
Ardestani recruited operatives for surveillance activities targeting religious sites, businesses, and other U.S. facilities
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 10, 2026