Federal authorities arrested a dual Iranian-U.S. citizen in Southern California after an FBI raid on a multimillion-dollar mansion tied to an alleged scheme to illegally export U.S. technology to Iran in violation of sanctions laws.
On Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel issued a stark warning on X, writing, "It's simple if you BETRAY this country we will FIND you, and you will face JUSTICE!" following the arrest.
Patel reshared a message from journalist Eric Daugherty, who reported that federal agents raided a $35 million estate in California and arrested Jamshid Ghomi, an Iranian dual citizen. Daugherty said Ghomi is accused of "selling computer hardware to the Iranian government for use in its military and nuclear operations," and is alleged to have made millions through concealed transactions.
A quoted federal prosecutor statement described Ghomi as someone who "is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling US-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of US sanction laws."
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 to limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval, in a bipartisan effort to assert war powers authority amid rising tensions.
The U.S. military struck an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz after reported missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, while Central Command said incoming missiles were intercepted or failed to reach targets. Officials also said a tanker bound for Iran was seized, marking the seventh such interception tied to blockade violations.
Last month, Trump said Iran was "very good negotiators" and suggested a nuclear-related deal was largely negotiated, while Vice President JD Vance said enrichment remained a key sticking point. The proposed framework would extend a ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz navigation and advance nuclear talks.
