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The U.S. sent an Iranian Christian to Panama. It had no plan for what came next.
The Washington Post ^ | September 20, 2026 | Teo Armus

Posted on 09/21/2026 5:32:30 AM PDT by TheDon

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So he flew to Venezuela, one of the few countries where he could enter as an Iranian without advance permission, and embarked on a weeks-long trek northward to the U.S. Near San Diego, he crossed the border illegally and presented himself to ask for asylum on Feb. 2, 2025, he said.

Saleh Fard never walked freely again inside the borders of the United States, but its government would soon dictate where in the world he could live. He arrived the same day that the Trump administration signed a deal with Panama to “repatriate foreigners that enter [U.S.] territory without authorization” in exchange for “financial assistance.”

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Later that month, Saleh Fard said, he was moved from a detention center and put on one of three deportation flights to Panama.

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(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Iran; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: concerntrolling; demedia; districtofcolumbia; iran; officialdemnarrative; panama; salehfard; wapos; washingtoncompost; washingtonpos; washingtonpost

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1 posted on 09/21/2026 5:32:30 AM PDT by TheDon
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To: TheDon

I don’t click on WP, as they’re usually behind a paywall. But at least they sent him to Panama & not back to Iran.


2 posted on 09/21/2026 5:38:35 AM PDT by Twotone (Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle.)
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To: TheDon

He could change his name to Imam Christian and open a pay to pray mosque. It could become a moneymaker and start a trend.


3 posted on 09/21/2026 5:50:03 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (Pעומ לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald)
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To: TheDon

Wonders will never cease.

The Washington Post publishes a Trump feel-good story.


4 posted on 09/21/2026 5:50:56 AM PDT by Merrick (It's a car - that runs on water, man.)
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To: TheDon

Making a guilt trip because he converted to Christianity. As a Christian I’m a little insulted by their tactic.

My heart is joyful for any Muslim that converts. However, there are over 100 countries on this planet that would accept him and allow him to live safely as a Christian. It’s insulting when the story is written with undertones that the US is the ONLY option for people. Complete baloney.


5 posted on 09/21/2026 5:50:57 AM PDT by Marko413
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To: TheDon

Millions of illegals are Christians. God Bless you all and get out!


6 posted on 09/21/2026 5:54:16 AM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: Williams

Exactly. They should be at home.


7 posted on 09/21/2026 5:57:15 AM PDT by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: Williams

👍🏻


8 posted on 09/21/2026 7:39:23 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Deus vult!)
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To: TheDon

Not our problem.

His problem.


9 posted on 09/21/2026 7:44:05 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (When your Supreme Leader is easily whacked by Jews, reconsider how Akhbar your Allah is!)
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To: TheDon
Lies. All lies. What makes you think Fared is or ever was a Christian?

He chose the same route for entry into the US that Muslim sleeper agents choose, then when he was caught at the border he spouted this story and requested asylum. He's trying to use the stupid infidels to let him stay.

But I'm not stupid enough believe him OR the WP. He's a Muslim terrorist, no doubt in my mind.

10 posted on 09/21/2026 7:56:18 AM PDT by ZOOKER
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“Not our problem.

His problem.”

I like that the administration sees it this way.


11 posted on 09/21/2026 8:02:02 AM PDT by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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It is nice he converted.

Now he needs to start studying because one of the things you have to do as a Christian is follow the laws. The only exception is in matters of conscious and that exception is very small and kind of strict.

Breaking into another country to live there illegally does not fit into that exception.

12 posted on 09/21/2026 9:24:10 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I just want FReepers to READ THE ARTICLE. And then think 30 secs before pounding keyboard.)
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