U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two foreign nationals linked to the family of the late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were detained by federal agents after their lawful permanent resident status was terminated. Both are currently in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
According to the State Department, Afshar was a vocal supporter of the Iranian government and promoted its propaganda while residing in the United States. Officials cited her public statements praising Iran's leadership and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist organization.
Rubio stated that the U.S. will not allow foreign nationals who support anti-American regimes to remain in the country. This action is part of a broader effort that recently included revoking the legal status of other individuals linked to senior Iranian officials, who are now barred from future entry into the U.S.