BONUS POD: Crackdown on Iran Ties Meets Immigration Overhaul

<p>🧩 <strong>1: Criminal Case &ndash; Sanctions Violations</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>A <strong>63-year-old dual U.S.-Iran citizen (Jamshid Ghomi)</strong> was arrested in <strong>Newport Beach, California</strong>.</li> <li>He is accused of: <ul> <li><strong>Illegally exporting U.S. computer hardware to Iran</strong></li> <li>Violating U.S. sanctions laws (International Emergency Economic Powers Act)</li> <li>Supplying equipment allegedly used in <strong>Iranian military and nuclear programs</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li>The scheme allegedly: <ul> <li>Lasted <strong>over a decade</strong></li> <li>Generated <strong>millions of dollars annually</strong></li> <li>Used <strong>front companies (UAE), intermediaries (Dubai), and online accounts (eBay/PayPal)</strong> to evade detection</li> </ul> </li> <li>Additional allegations include: <ul> <li><strong>Money laundering</strong></li> <li><strong>Tax evasion</strong> (reporting only ~$20,000 income despite multimillion earnings)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Authorities claim: <ul> <li>Over <strong>250 tons of controlled technology</strong> were shipped</li> <li>Equipment went to <strong>sanctioned entities and government-linked actors</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li>The suspect&rsquo;s assets, including a <strong>$35 million mansion</strong>, may be seized.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p>🧩 <strong>2: Immigration Policy &amp; Political Commentary</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>The policy would require many applicants already in the U.S. to: <ul> <li><strong>Leave the country</strong></li> <li>Complete their green card process <strong>from abroad</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li>It limits the long-standing <strong>&ldquo;adjustment of status&rdquo; system</strong>, where applicants could stay in the U.S. during review.</li> <li>The rule: <ul> <li><strong>Closes loopholes</strong></li> <li>Returns to the <strong>original intent</strong> of immigration law</li> <li>Makes the system more <strong>orderly and controlled</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li>Emphasizes: <ul> <li>Restricting pathways from temporary visas to permanent residency</li> <li>Prioritizing national interests</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>❌ <strong>Critics (Democrats &amp; advocates):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Argue the policy: <ul> <li>Could affect <strong>hundreds of thousands of immigrants</strong></li> <li>Might <strong>separate families</strong></li> <li>Could disrupt <strong>jobs and education</strong></li> <li>Forces applicants into slow overseas processing systems</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong><em>The Ben Ferguson Show</em></strong></a> Podcast and <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/"><strong><em>Verdict with Ted Cruz</em></strong></a> Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening</p> <p>X:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>https://x.com/benfergusonshow</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz" rel="payment">YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>