CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY (J. Michael Waller) - Caribbean island’s sale of passports to Iranian nationals raises counterterrorism concerns
Originally posted by American Greatness
The U.S. and EU are alarmed that Antigua and Barbuda’s passport program lacks the transparency needed to prevent abuse. A tiny Caribbean country has issued passports to Iranian nationals, prompting concerns in Washington that terrorists could be entering the U.S. legally on official documents of friendly nations. The government of Antigua and Barbuda has been on the Trump administration’s radar for well over a year. Three sources with direct knowledge confirm that the Department of Homeland Security is investigating the government of Antigua and Barbuda for issuing its passports to citizens of Iran, Venezuela, and other countries of concern. More than a year ago, the Trump administration warned Antigua to clean up its passport…Open