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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation & Iran

40 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively searching for Monica Witt, offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to her arrest and conviction, highlighting its ongoing efforts in national security cases.
Iran: Iran is accused of recruiting Monica Witt and receiving classified United States national defense information from her, which has benefited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and intensified tensions with the United States.
May 14, 2026 · 57 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist charged with espionage for Iran.
Iran: Iran is the recipient of classified information from Monica Witt, which allegedly benefited its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and endangered U.S. national defense information and personnel.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a joint advisory warning about Iranian-backed hackers and responded to Handala's activities by seizing web addresses. Its director's personal email was also hacked.
Iran: Iran is accused of backing hacking groups like Handala that conduct cyberattacks against the United States and Israel, despite a ceasefire. This continues to strain international relations and poses a threat to critical infrastructure.
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi and brought him to the United States, demonstrating its role in counter-terrorism efforts.
Iran: Iran is accused of backing Kata ib Hezbollah and orchestrating a broader campaign of retaliation through its proxies, leading to increased international scrutiny and potential sanctions.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi in Turkey and brought him to the United States to face terrorism charges.
Iran: Iran is the nation whose war with the United States is cited as the motivation for Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi's terror plots. Its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is also implicated.
May 15, 2026 · 17 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation declined to comment on the ATG hack investigation, but its director's emails were leaked in a separate Iran-linked cyberattack.
Iran: Iran is suspected of being behind the cyberattacks on US gas station tank monitoring systems and other critical infrastructure, escalating cyber warfare amid geopolitical tensions.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting a corruption probe, serving a search warrant at the office of Virginia Senate leader L. Louise Lucas.
Iran: Iran is in conflict with the United States, facing blockades and threats of bombing, while also activating air defenses and maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting a detailed examination of 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shooting's social media activity and digital footprint to determine his motive for the attack.
Iran: The US-Israeli war with Iran was identified by the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security as a potential motive for 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shooting's attack, citing his social media posts criticizing US actions in the conflict.
Apr 26, 2026 · 116 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is mentioned in the context of its director, Kash Patel, denying allegations of misconduct during a Senate hearing.
Iran: Iran is a primary belligerent in the war, having shut off access to the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant global economic disruption. Its military actions and diplomatic engagements are central to the conflict.
May 12, 2026 · 49 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation was credited by Marco Rubio for its coordinated efforts in securing Shelly Kittleson's release.
Iran: Iran is mentioned as backing Kata ib Hezbollah and being involved in a broader conflict with the US and Israel, providing geopolitical context to the kidnapping.
Apr 07, 2026 · 116 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is facing workforce depletion and easing hiring standards, an unrelated domestic issue in the United States.
Iran: Iran is a central player in the event, facing a blockade from the United States and threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, which significantly impacts its economy and global oil trade. Its refusal to negotiate under current conditions prolongs the conflict.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation searched the office of Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
Iran: Iran is in conflict with the United States and its allies, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on shipping. Iran is also negotiating a potential agreement to end the war and lift sanctions.
May 06, 2026 · 23 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is part of an effort led by the United States — White House regarding the release of documents.
Iran: The Iran war and the potential for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons were key points of contention between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XVI, and a major topic of discussion during Marco Rubio's diplomatic visit.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
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United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation was ordered by Donald Trump to crack down on 'left-wing terrorism'.
Iran: The Iran war is mentioned as a backdrop for intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 39 articles
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Feb 20, 2026 · 9 articles
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