Given the recent arrests by federal agents of Iranian nationals suspected of having terrorist ties in the U.S., Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, emphasized on Newsmax, Wednesday, the critical need for vigilance, imploring Americans to “never let our guard down.”

On “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” she stressed the need for heightened vigilance following recent arrests of Iranian nationals living in the United States without legal authorization and suspected of having ties to potential terrorism.

“Yes, actually, we do know that they were actively going after a number of those with identified ties to terrorist organizations and arresting those over the weekend,” Ernst said. “So, yes, 11 were arrested.”

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