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DHS Says Iranian World Cup Team Tried to Smuggle IRGC Members Into the United States
Townhall ^ | 06/21/2026 | Joseph Chalfant

Posted on 06/21/2026 8:02:59 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

According to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security, members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp attempted to smuggle themselves into the United States under the guise of the Iranian World Cup team.the northern border, says Secretary Mullin.

Iran reportedly attempted to smuggle members of the IRGC into the US as part of their World Cup team according to US homeland security.— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) June 21, 2026

🚨 Iran’s Islamist Terror Regime tried to sneak IRGC-linked operatives into the US as part of the Iranian World Cup delegation, says Homeland Security Secretary @SecMullinDHS.

There has also been an influx of IRGC-tied operatives apprehended while attempting to enter the US via the northern border, says Secretary Mullin. pic.twitter.com/gQBHRewhoC— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 21, 2026

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary on Fox News:

Iran attempted to infiltrate members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into the United States as part of its World Cup delegation.

“The guy trying to get on the plane yesterday had direct ties to IRGC.”— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 21, 2026

Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed the Iranian plot on Fox News Sunday morning.

“Most teams travel with around 120 people,” Mullin said. “That’s their support staff, doctors, coaches, everybody else that comes along with them and their delegation. We accepted 53 individuals coming in. The rest of the individuals Iran tried to bring in all also had direct ties to the IRGC and aren’t their normal traveling group.”

“These games that Iran plays unfortunately makes them an adversary that you can’t trust,” Mullin added.

Iran are currently second in the Group G table after drawing their World Cup opener against New Zealand 2-2. They are set to play Belgium at 3:00 PM ET in Los Angeles. A win or draw against Belgium should place Iran as one of the Group G favorites to advance to the knockout rounds.



TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Hamas; Hezbollah; Iran; News/Current Events; War on Terror; Yemen
KEYWORDS: hamas; hezbollah; iran; irgc; smuggling; waronterror; worldcup; yemen

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1 posted on 06/21/2026 8:02:59 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

This regime is not in any way trustworthy. Negotiating with them is like spending hours answering SPAM calls.


2 posted on 06/21/2026 8:08:31 PM PDT by neverevergiveup
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To: SeekAndFind

And that’s why they’re sent back to Tijuana after they play.


3 posted on 06/21/2026 8:12:14 PM PDT by hanamizu
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To: SeekAndFind

I suspect the thugs attached themselves to the team to keep team members from defecting; or saying something unhelpful to the regime.


4 posted on 06/21/2026 8:14:49 PM PDT by jeffersondem
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To: SeekAndFind

Send the iranian operatives to Israel with a bow and ban the team from further competition while informing the IOC of their actions during this competition within the US and send them home. They will not be invited back.

wy69


5 posted on 06/21/2026 8:20:31 PM PDT by whitney69
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To: neverevergiveup

We shall see.

I tend to agree.

But at least, when we do pummel them, we do it knowing we tried to do it the civil way.

And no one can really blame us unless they want Iran to have a nuke. I’m sure the MSM will obfuscate that fact.

For the political cause in the US (public/political support), our Gulf allies, our Euro allies to a lesser extent, this effort will pay off.


6 posted on 06/21/2026 8:21:12 PM PDT by Red6
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To: SeekAndFind

Iran’s best player is not playing in the World Cup because he made (and then deleted) a social media post that offended the govt.


7 posted on 06/21/2026 8:25:09 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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To: SeekAndFind

Maybe they wanted some Ranch dressing, or to see Wal-Mart.


8 posted on 06/21/2026 8:25:43 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege; SeekAndFind

Again, maybe they just wanted Ranch dressing…

https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/airport-security-steps-world-cup-fans-go-crazy-ranch-dressing-2026-06-19/

ATLANTA, June 19 (Reuters) - Fans arriving in the United States for the World ​Cup have fallen in love with a ‌popular American condiment, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has offered friendly advice to those wishing ​to bring ranch dressing home.

“If ​you’re visiting for a very large sporting ​event and you happen to discover RANCH while you’re ‌here... ⁠please pack it in your CHECKED BAG on the way home,” they wrote on Instagram.

“If you’re travelling within the U.S., ​make sure ​to keep ⁠your carry-on sauces to 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less and place ​any larger containers in your checked ​bags. ⁠Some heroes wear capes. Others bring ranch.”
The TSA also told travellers to avoid throwing ⁠away ​their ranch dressing before ​reaching security, as airlines will check it in for them.


9 posted on 06/21/2026 8:28:44 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: DoodleBob

LOL only in America! :)


10 posted on 06/21/2026 8:30:57 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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To: SeekAndFind

At best a false flag.

The IRGC has agents all over the U.S. Open borders under senile Biden and collaborator Obama ensured that.


11 posted on 06/21/2026 8:31:57 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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To: neverevergiveup

Iran is on a stage, they just don’t know it.

Trump is a showman. He’s been on that stage most of his life.

On this stage, Trump is holding a big lever in his hand.

And the Iranians have a noose around their neck and a trap door beneath their feet (our naval and air power) but as said, they don’t know this. They don’t really exist on that stage and maybe even have a hood over their head.

The Iranians are screaming how they will murder everyone in the audience when they get out (nukes - threats to our allies, shooting missiles at everyone).

The audience is the US public, our Gulf and Euro allies.

Eventually that door beneath their feet is going to open, and when it does, few in the audience will cry.

I doubt even Al Jazeera (a distant and somewhat unliked relative in the audience) will cry them a tear when the body drops.


12 posted on 06/21/2026 8:34:20 PM PDT by Red6
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To: SeekAndFind

What is worse is we have many Americans - call themselves Democrats - not just the politicians but also the Demscum voters - siding with the infiltrators.


13 posted on 06/21/2026 8:35:15 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

The videos on social media from foreigners digging America, from her cuisine to massive Costco stores, to large cars and free refills, and the friendly people and the warmth Americans and are extending is VERY powerful. I’ve seen a number of videos from Europeans blaming their home media for making America and Americans out to be the devil.

I am praying this helps turn the tide, and that we see some REAL unity.


14 posted on 06/21/2026 8:36:10 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: Red6

Great comment Red6


15 posted on 06/21/2026 8:36:28 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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To: DoodleBob

Do they transport them to wherever they’re staying in a yellow school bus?


16 posted on 06/21/2026 8:42:37 PM PDT by wrcase
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To: DoodleBob

Sigh. I’m tired of seeing this ranch dressing being a joke thing. Turns out ranch dressing has a very specific density and viscosity of a very effective explosive. No. I won’t say which one.


17 posted on 06/21/2026 8:43:10 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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I am praying this helps turn the tide, and that we see some REAL unity.

Joining you in that! I posted a thread earlier about how teams are praying TOGETHER after playing against each other! America did it with Paraguay. Germany with Curacao. It's so beautiful!


18 posted on 06/21/2026 8:43:28 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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To: SeekAndFind

Neutron Bomb the well in Qom tomorrow and start to demolish Shia Islam.

Shia ist Harram.

Buncha Fascist, National Socialists.


19 posted on 06/21/2026 8:46:00 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: DoodleBob

Actually mayonnaise is a better match. But since mayo is part of ranch it still maps.


20 posted on 06/21/2026 8:48:05 PM PDT by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!)
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