By David N. Harding, Staff Writer
While America debates TikTok bans and climate taxes, our enemies are busy exploiting every crack in our system. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a criminal complaint that ought to shake Washington out of its slumber: two Iranian nationals and their company are accused of scheming to acquire U.S.-made technology for Iran’s attack drone program — and worse, they were doing it for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization (DOJ, 2024).
Let that sink in. American technology, made by American companies, was almost funneled into the hands of Iran’s military — to power the same drones used by terror groups and rogue states.
The Accused: Agents of Iran’s Drone Empire
Federal prosecutors charged Hossein Akbari, 63, and Reza Amidi, 62 — both Iranian nationals — along with their Tehran-based company, Rah Roshd, with conspiring to:
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Illegally procure sensitive U.S.-origin parts for Iran’s drone program
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Provide material support to the IRGC
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Commit international money laundering through shell companies (DOJ, 2024)
Akbari acted as Rah Roshd’s CEO. Amidi previously served as the commercial manager for Qods Aviation Industries, the Iranian state-owned drone manufacturer. This wasn’t a rogue startup — this was a formal supply chain funneling material support into the heart of Iran’s military-industrial complex.
How the Scheme Worked: Shell Games and Spoofed Emails
The operation was anything but amateur. The defendants allegedly posed as representatives of companies in Belgium and the UAE to hide their Iranian identities. They used spoofed email domains, fake contracts, and false end-use statements to acquire advanced components like servo motors and pneumatic masts — all from unsuspecting U.S. firms, including one based in Brooklyn, New York (DOJ, 2024).
They also purchased equipment for IRGC drone shelters and air defense infrastructure. One letter from the IRGC’s UAV Command explicitly praised Rah Roshd for strengthening Iran’s “defensive power,” confirming the company’s deep entrenchment with Iran’s military apparatus (Treasury Department, 2024).
Why This Matters: The Ukraine Connection
This isn't just about Iran. In September 2022, Ukrainian forces shot down an Iranian Mohajer-6 drone operated by Russian forces. After examining the wreckage, Ukrainian officials discovered U.S.-made components inside the aircraft (DOJ, 2024).
That’s right — American technology was being used to help Russia wage war on Ukraine, thanks to Iran’s expanding drone export program. This case reveals just how global — and dangerous — these procurement schemes have become.
Treasury Crackdown — But Is It Enough?
In parallel with the DOJ’s charges, the U.S. Treasury Department issued sanctions against Akbari, Amidi, Rah Roshd, and affiliated front companies. Treasury officials warned that this network “facilitated the procurement of critical components for Iranian UAVs and missile programs,” while helping Iran skirt sanctions through international laundering schemes (Treasury Department, 2024).
But as always, the real question remains: Is this enforcement strong enough to deter future violations — or just another slap on the wrist for a regime that’s made an art of sanctions evasion?
The Elephant in the Room: Why the Media Won’t Touch This
Let’s ask the obvious: Where is the media?
Why isn’t every network covering this story? Why aren’t the same outlets that hyperventilate over January 6th or “misinformation” treating this as a top-tier national security threat?
Simple. The narrative doesn’t fit. The left would rather chase down social media “threats to democracy” than admit that America’s real enemies are foreign, organized, and increasingly successful at infiltrating our economic and tech infrastructure. And when enforcement does work, it’s ignored because it doesn't help sell headlines or boost Biden's approval rating.
Conclusion: America Must Wake Up
This case isn’t a one-off. It’s a symptom of a broken system that allows hostile regimes to exploit our openness, commerce, and complacency. These Iranian operatives — working hand-in-glove with a terrorist organization — nearly succeeded in turning U.S. ingenuity into instruments of terror.
That should terrify every American.
We need stricter enforcement. We need real accountability. And we need to stop pretending that threats to our national security only come from within. The real enemy isn’t just domestic — it’s international, coordinated, and already embedded in our supply chains.
Let this be a wake-up call — before the next drone takes flight.
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