According to The Western Journal, the U.S. State Department revoked the visa of a former Iraqi finance official who previously received a State Department award during the Biden administration, after her name later appeared on an FBI terrorist watchlist.
What the outlet reports
The Western Journal wrote: “The State Department has revoked the U.S. visa of a former Iraqi finance official who received a Biden-era State Department award and later appeared on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist.” The report attributes the action to the State Department and links the visa revocation to the woman’s later appearance on an FBI watchlist.
What we don’t know
Key details were not available in the version of the report we reviewed, including the individual’s name, the specific award, the dates of the award and revocation, the basis for the visa action, and the watchlist’s criteria. The outlet’s excerpt appeared truncated.
Why this matters
If accurate, the sequence—public recognition followed by later watchlist appearance and visa revocation—raises questions about vetting for government awards and ongoing security screening. Placement on an FBI terrorist watchlist is not, by itself, proof of wrongdoing, but it can trigger immigration consequences.
Attribution and status
This account relies on The Western Journal’s reporting. Fear and Blood has not independently verified the identity of the person or the government actions described. We are seeking the full report and any primary documentation from the State Department and FBI.
