Reports indicate that Border Patrol agents released hundreds of Iranians into the United States after President Joe Biden took office, raising concerns regarding national security amidst increasing military tensions.
Between 2021 and 2024, the Biden administration documented the arrest of 1,504 Iranian nationals, with 729 being allowed into the country, as per data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accessed by external sources. This information has led to retaliatory rhetoric from the Iranian regime following U.S. airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear facilities.
Notably, almost half of all Iranians identified as special interest aliens by immigration authorities have been apprehended illegally at borders under the Biden administration, highlighting a significant trend.
Tom Homan, who managed deportation efforts during the Trump administration, commented that these are individuals already known to the government.
During a media appearance, Homan stated, “Under Joe Biden, we’ve seen over 10 million people cross that border. However, my main concern isn’t just fentanyl or human trafficking; it involves a known entry of around 2 million individuals.”
Continuing, he expressed worry over the lack of information about the origins of these crossings, as Border Patrol faces overwhelming challenges linked to the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has emerged since Biden took office.
CBP data suggests that agents have been inundated by high numbers of foreign nationals crossing the border illegally, with a total of 448 released in 2024 alone.
Texas GOP Representative remarked that the weakened border policies of the Biden administration have been exploited by groups associated with terrorism, stating that 729 Iranians with potential terrorist connections are now within U.S. borders, representing a serious national security risk.
He emphasized the urgency of identifying these individuals promptly.
This comes after a U.S. military operation conducted on Saturday night, targeting Iran’s principal nuclear facilities. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, this operation aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities, thereby mitigating the risk of these weapons falling into the hands of a nation long viewed as a global sponsor of terrorism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subsequently warned of an increased threat level in the U.S. Although they did not specify particular threats, they noted possible low-level cyberattacks from pro-Iranian groups.
Currently, illegal immigration activities at the U.S.-Mexico border have reportedly decreased to historical lows, resulting in far fewer individuals being released by border officials. This shift contrasts sharply with the 62,000 undocumented immigrants who were allowed into the country in May 2024, while the previous administration had aimed for zero releases during that same month.
DHS did not respond to inquiries regarding the matter.
