Staff Reports
Republican Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson recently revealed startling information about the Obama administration’s State Department impeding the FBI from arresting individuals suspected of aiding Iran in creating weapons of mass destruction. According to whistleblowers, the State Department, under the leadership of former Secretary of State John Kerry, actively interfered with the FBI’s lawful operations, hindering efforts to apprehend terrorists and criminals linked to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
It is believed that the State Department’s obstruction was connected to negotiations surrounding the Iran nuclear deal signed by former President Barack Obama in 2015. Grassley and Johnson’s findings suggest that the Justice Department and FBI failed to intervene to prevent Kerry’s disruptive actions, which continued until the Trump administration intervened.
Obama State Department blocked FBI from arresting Iranian suspects in WMD probe, senators say https://t.co/t7d5CphPRj via @JustTheNews
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While the Obama-Biden administration publicly denounced Iran’s nuclear ambitions through sanctions, Grassley and Johnson’s investigation alleges that the efforts fell short behind the scenes. The senators outlined instances where the DOJ and FBI could have proceeded with arrests related to Iranian proliferation networks but opted not to act, allowing suspects to evade capture and return to Iran.
The senators are now seeking archived communications from key officials, including Kerry, CIA Director Bill Burns, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. This revelation raises concerns about the repercussions of political interference in law enforcement operations, particularly in matters as critical as national security and combating nuclear proliferation.
In light of these revelations, it is essential for transparency and accountability within government agencies. Grassley and Johnson’s efforts shed light on potential lapses in upholding national security interests and highlight the importance of maintaining a steadfast approach towards combating threats posed by rogue regimes like Iran.
