The person at the center of this case
Current and former United States Government officials (targeted)
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
225 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 been identified in any recent surveillance or communications?
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person
Lead #2Who are the individuals recruited by Ardestani and have they been identified or apprehended?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific evidence links Ardestani to recruitment activities and targeting operations?
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted by the FBI for questioning regarding recruitment of individuals to conduct lethal targeting operations against current and former U.S. government officials in retaliation for Qasem Soleimani's death, as well as surveillance of religious sites and facilities across the United States. The investigation centers on his activities as an agent of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security. Ardestani remains at large with known ties to Iran and Venezuela, making his location and current operational status key unknowns in this ongoing national security matter.
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#458
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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location
Lead #4What facilities, religious sites, and businesses were primary targets of the surveillance operations?
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contact
Lead #5Does Ardestani maintain active communication networks or operational cells within the United States?
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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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Unknown
Surveillance Activities
Ardestani recruited individuals for surveillance of religious sites, businesses, and other facilities throughout the United States
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 23, 2026