America has revoked the inexperienced playing cards of two family members of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as tensions between Washington and Tehran proceed to rise.Qasem Soleimani led Iran’s Quds Power and was killed in a US drone strike in 2020. It was an occasion that continues to form relations between the 2 nations.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio mentioned Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, recognized as Soleimani’s niece, and her daughter have been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are dealing with deportation. The transfer comes because the Trump administration will increase strain on Iran amid an ongoing battle within the Center East.Saying the choice, Rubio accused Afshar of supporting the Iranian authorities. “Whereas dwelling in america, she promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated assaults in opposition to American troopers and army amenities within the Center East, praised the brand new Iranian Supreme Chief, denounced America because the ‘Nice Devil,’ and voiced her unflinching help for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a chosen terror group,” the assertion reads.He added that Afshar had been dwelling comfortably in US whereas expressing such views. “Afshar Soleimani pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime whereas having fun with a lavish way of life in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her lately deleted Instagram account,” it continued.In a put up on X, Rubio mentioned, “Till lately, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter have been inexperienced card holders dwelling lavishly in america. This week, I terminated each Afshar and her daughter’s authorized standing and they’re now in ICE custody, pending elimination from america.”He additional mentioned, “The Trump Administration is not going to enable our nation to develop into a house for overseas nationals who help anti-American terrorist regimes.”In response to the Division of Homeland Safety (DHS), the 2 ladies entered US individually in 2015, with Afshar arriving on a vacationer visa and her daughter on a pupil visa. Afshar later utilized for naturalisation in 2025 and disclosed a number of journeys to Iran.“Her journeys to Iran illustrate her asylum claims have been fraudulent,” Performing Assistant Homeland Safety Director Lauren Bis mentioned. She added: “It’s a privilege to be granted a inexperienced card to stay in america of America. If we’ve got purpose to consider a inexperienced card holder poses a risk to the US, the inexperienced card can be revoked.”The motion comes at a time of rising tensions between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump has lately warned Tehran to succeed in a ceasefire deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for international oil provides. The passage carries about 20 p.c of the world’s oil, and restrictions have already led to larger gas costs.“Bear in mind once I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Trump mentioned in a put up. The MAGA chief added: “Time is working out — 48 hours earlier than all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
