Summary
Two Iranian women, related to the late Qasem Soleimani, had their U.S. green cards revoked and are now in custody facing deportation back to Iran. The U.S. government took this action, citing national security reasons, and both women may face consequences under Iranian laws if returned.
Key Facts
- U.S. authorities revoked the green cards of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny.
- The women are related to Qasem Soleimani, a former Iranian military leader killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2020.
- Their residency status was terminated on national security grounds.
- The State Department accused Afshar of supporting Iranian regime propaganda and anti-American activities.
- Both women are currently in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, facing potential deportation to Iran.
- Hosseiny originally came to the U.S. on a student visa in 2015 and became a permanent resident in 2023.
- If deported, they might face strict penalties under Iranian law, which includes harsh public morality regulations.
