US Revokes Residency of Qasem Soleimani's Niece Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran
Qasem Soleimani Was Assassinated In 2020. Amid Iran War, US To Boot His Niece
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Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of the late Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, and her daughter have had their residency status revoked by the US government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited their support for the Iranian regime as the reason for their detention by federal agents.
- 01Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are in US custody after their residency status was revoked.
- 02Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Afshar's support for the Iranian regime as justification.
- 03Afshar is the niece of Qasem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in January 2020.
- 04The revocation of residency status reflects ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
- 05This action follows similar revocations of residency for other Iranian nationals linked to the regime.
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Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of the late Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, and her daughter are now in the custody of US federal agents after Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled their lawful permanent resident status. Rubio stated that they had been living in the US on green cards and described Afshar as an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime, which has been hostile towards the United States. He emphasized that the Trump Administration would not allow the US to harbor individuals who support anti-American terrorist regimes. The State Department confirmed that Afshar's husband has also been barred from entering the US. This action follows the revocation of residency for Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of a former Iranian official, as part of a broader crackdown on individuals associated with the Iranian government. The context of these actions is heightened by ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, particularly following Soleimani's assassination in a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020. Soleimani was a key figure in Iran's military operations and had significant influence in the region.
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The revocation of residency status for individuals associated with the Iranian regime may influence the perception of US immigration policies, especially regarding nationals from countries with strained relations.
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