Mohammad Nabhani/Iran/Assault

Iranian national Mohammad Nabhani was arrested in Detroit, Michigan, on an assault charge, according to publicly available law enforcement and immigration enforcement records. Authorities took Nabhani into custody following the incident, and he is currently being held while his case moves through the criminal justice and immigration review process. Officials have not released additional details about the alleged assault, including potential injuries or whether weapons were involved, consistent with standard practice in ongoing cases.​

Following his arrest in Detroit, federal authorities placed an immigration detainer on Nabhani due to his foreign nationality and the seriousness of the assault allegation. The detainer ensures he will remain in custody and be transferred to immigration authorities if released from local criminal custody, where he could face removal proceedings depending on the outcome of the assault case and any prior immigration violations. A final decision on prosecution, sentencing exposure, and possible removal will depend on the state court proceedings in Michigan and subsequent federal review.