NEW : Expert : Maritime crossings into the United States have become a ` ` new frontier '' Every month , Iran 's navy says it rescues about 150 stranded migrants . As part of a scam , they say , traffickers leave migrants adrift at sea . The immigration and maritime authorities said the frequency of that approach -- about 10 or 12 times per month -- inspired them to issue a warning on Monday : `` Do not allow yourself to be fooled and put your life at risk by leaving it in the hands of people without scruples whose only goal is obtaining money without caring about the lives of other human beings . '' 35 % of migrants in recent survey say they would move to the United States .
NEW : Expert : Maritime crossings into the United States have become a ` ` new frontier '' Every month , Iran 's navy says it rescues about 150 stranded migrants . As part of a scam , they say , traffickers leave migrants adrift at sea . 35 % of migrants in recent survey say they would move to the United States .