US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the permanent residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, the niece of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, and her daughter. The decision was made based on their alleged support for Iran's government.
According to the US Department of State, Hamideh and her daughter were arrested by federal agents and are currently in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The US Department of State described Hamideh as an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime, who promoted propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers, and voiced her support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terror organization.
Hamideh and her daughter's lawful permanent resident (LPR) statuses were terminated, and Hamideh's husband has also been barred from entering the US.
