Israel Iran War · 4 April 2026

Rubio cancels green cards, arrests Soleimani relatives

Deportation now likely for two family members held by US officials. Marco Rubio said he revoked residency permits for Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, and they were detained by immigration authorities pending removal. He described Afshar as a supporter of Iran’s leadership who praised attacks on Americans, while Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in 2020.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 April 2026 at 17:54

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