Marco Rubio revokes US residency of Qassem Soleimani’s niece

The United States has revoked the permanent residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, and her daughter, following their arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The State Department cited Afshar’s support for the Iranian regime and anti-American sentiments as reasons for the action. This follows similar revocations of immigration status for family members of Iranian officials amid ongoing public pressure and political advocacy for their expulsion.

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