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War & Conflict2h 20m ago

A U.S. judge has granted bail to an Iranian-born engineer facing charges of illegally exporting technology with potential military applications to Iran.

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Who
Judge Indira Talwani, Mahdi Sadeghi
What
A U.S. judge has granted bail to an Iranian-born engineer facing charges of illegally exporting technology with potential military applications to Iran.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:58:01 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
U.S. ·
Why
The decision comes amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, with the judge noting the change in geopolitical circumstances and Sadeghi's family's intentions to remain in the U.S. reduced the flight risk.
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An engineer accused of exporting technology to Iran, potentially used in a drone strike on a U.S. post in Jordan, has been granted bail, signaling a shift in judicial assessment of flight risk due to geopolitical events.

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