The person at the center of this case
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani (wanted person)
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180 days waiting
MOHAMMAD MAHDI KHANPOUR ARDESTANI
Justice for Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani (wanted person) — 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 #1Where is Ardestani currently located and what is his operational status?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific recruitment networks did Ardestani establish in the United States?
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location
Lead #3What are the identified religious sites, businesses, and facilities that were targets of surveillance?
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning in connection with recruiting individuals in the United States for operations including lethal targeting of current and former U.S. Government officials as revenge for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani. He also allegedly recruited individuals for surveillance activities at religious sites, businesses, and other facilities across the United States. The investigation remains active with Ardestani believed to have ties to Iran and Venezuela, making his whereabouts and current activities critical to national security.
Case
#458
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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contact
Lead #4Who are the individuals recruited by Ardestani for lethal operations and surveillance?
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clue
Lead #5What connections exist between Ardestani's activities and Venezuela, and why does he have ties there?
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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.
Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2026
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2026
Last Updated:September 11, 2026