US Arrests Qassem Soleimani's Niece and Grand Niece

The US State Department announced the arrest of General Qassem Soleimani's niece and grand niece, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter. They were detained by ICE after their green cards were revoked due to their support for the Iranian regime. Afshar's husband is also banned from US entry.

The US State Department has announced that the niece and grand niece of General Qassem Soleimani, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, are currently in ICE custody. This development follows the termination of their green cards.

The State Department's statement highlights that Soleimani Afshar has been identified through media reports and her social media activity as a vocal supporter of Iran's totalitarian, terrorist regime. Her support for the Iranian government has led to this decisive action against her residency in the US.

In addition to the arrests, the US has imposed a ban on Afshar's husband, preventing him from entering the country. The developments reflect heightened tensions and stringent measures adopted by the US against affiliations perceived as threats to national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)