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Feds Bust House in Los Angeles Linked to Iranian Terrorism

Federal officials say they have taken two individuals into custody at a house in Los Angeles tied to a suspected Iranian human smuggling operation connected to terrorism.

The arrests come amid Department of Homeland Security warnings of a “heightened threat environment” across the United States following the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier this month.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the arrests on Friday, stating that the house had been used to harbor illegal aliens linked to terrorism.

“CBP executed a federal search warrant today at a human smuggling hub in Los Angeles tied to national security threats,” the agency wrote. The operation was led by CBP’s Special Response Team with support from Border Patrol tactical units and Air and Marine Operations.

Earlier in the week, seven Iranian nationals were arrested at the same location, all on the FBI Terror Watchlist and connected to an Iranian human trafficking hub.

“The location has been repeatedly used to harbor illegal entrants linked to terrorism,” CBP alleged. The operation was part of a broader national security effort involving multiple federal agencies. (BB/VFI News)

“Lord, we ask for Your divine protection over the United States and Israel from terrorism. May You expose and dismantle every evil plan formed in darkness, and strengthen those who guard our nations.”