US Revokes Green Cards of Family Linked to Iran Hostage Crisis Figure
US terminates green cards of son, family of Iran hostage crisis figure ‘Screaming Mary’ Ebtekar
The Indian Express
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The United States has revoked the green card status of three individuals connected to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a prominent figure in the Iran hostage crisis. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, as the family is now in custody pending removal from the country.
- 01Green cards of Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son were revoked by the US.
- 02Masoumeh Ebtekar, known as 'Screaming Mary,' was a key figure in the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
- 03Ebtekar was the spokesperson for the group that held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.
- 04The US is currently engaged in ceasefire talks with Iran amid escalating tensions.
- 05This is part of a broader crackdown on individuals linked to the Iranian political establishment.
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The US Department of State announced the termination of green card status for Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son, all linked to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a significant figure during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Ebtekar, dubbed 'Screaming Mary' by the media, was the spokesperson for the group that held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days, marking a pivotal moment in US-Iran relations. The family, who entered the US in 2014 and obtained lawful permanent resident status in 2016, is currently in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This action is part of a wider trend of revoking green cards for individuals connected to Iran's political elite, including recent terminations affecting relatives of high-profile figures like Qasem Soleimani and Ali Larijani. The announcement coincides with US-Iran ceasefire discussions in Islamabad, highlighting the ongoing complexities in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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This decision could affect the legal status of other individuals connected to Iranian political figures in the US.
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