Summary
The United States has revoked the permanent residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, Qassem Soleimani's niece, and her daughter. They are held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. wants them to leave the country. The State Department called her an outspoken supporter of Iran's regime, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed responsibility for removing their legal status.
Key Facts
- The U.S. revoked the residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter.
- They are detained by ICE, and the U.S. is seeking their exit from the country.
- The State Department criticized Soleimani Afshar for supporting Iran's government.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was involved in revoking their green cards.
- The revocation is linked to Soleimani Afshar's alleged comments against the U.S.
- Soleimani Afshar’s husband is also banned from entering the U.S.
- Similar actions were taken against another Iranian official’s relatives this month.
