Iranian academic Yousef Azizi, a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech, has revealed details of his contentious detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a recent interview with Iranian media, Azizi described his experience as arbitrary and brutal. The researcher, also a journalist, faced unspecified charges during his time in US custody. His account sheds light on concerns regarding the treatment of foreign nationals within the American immigration system. Details of the case remain limited, however, Azizi’s testimony raises questions about due process and potential human rights violations. The Iranian government has yet to formally respond to the allegations.