MOHAMMAD MAHDI KHANPOUR ARDESTANI
Also known as: Ali Akbar Khan Purardestani
Current age (if alive)
45
Gender
male
Nationality
Iran
Date of case
12/7/2023
Country
United States
Physical Description
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown and Gray
Details
Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning in connection with the recruitment of individuals for various operations in the United States, to include lethal targeting of current and former United States Government officials as revenge for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani. Ardestani also reportedly recruited individuals for surveillance activities focused on religious sites, businesses, and other facilities in the United States. Ardestani acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
Remarks
Ardestani has ties to or may visit Iran and Venezuela.
Last updated: 5/30/2026