Originally Posted by
Icelanta
This ESTA exclusion is very easily avoided by having 2 passports, which is a simple request to your local authority for Airline pilots.
"Have you been to Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria since 2011, yes or no".
If you lie, and are found out, you are done. Lengthy ban from the US, can never use the VWP again. Lack of integrity might mean employment consequences too.