US authorities arrest relatives of late Iranian military commander who were living in Los Angeles

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarApril 4, 2026 at 06:25 PM

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US authorities arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, and her daughter in Los Angeles after their lawful permanent resident status was revoked. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited concerns about their alleged support for the Iranian regime and anti-American sentiments, including celebrating attacks against American personnel and supporting the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Officials claim Soleimani Afshar maintained a lavish lifestyle while expressing these views. The Trump administration has been working to revoke the legal status of individuals deemed aligned with US adversaries. Soleimani Afshar's husband is also prohibited from entering the US. This action follows a similar move to terminate the legal status of Ali Larijani's daughter and her husband, who have since left the US.

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Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status.

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US authorities arrested the niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani.

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Soleimani Afshar voiced "unflinching support" for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Soleimani Afshar allegedly celebrated military strikes against American personnel.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Israeli military 50% Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani ×250% Los Angeles 60% Donald Trump ×260% Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 70% Marco Rubio ×380% Iran ×380% Qassem Soleimani ×290% United States ×890% Hamideh Soleimani Afshar ×695%

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qassem soleimani 90% iran 80% legal permanent resident status 80% marco rubio 70% immigration 70% terrorism 70% us immigration and customs enforcement 60% iranian revolutionary guard corps 60% anti-american 50%

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