Rubio REVOKES Green Cards – Terrorist Ties Uncovered

The Trump administration has revoked the green cards of relatives of slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, exposing how foreign nationals with terrorist ties exploited America’s immigration system while living luxuriously on U.S. soil.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked green cards of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter for supporting the IRGC and making fraudulent asylum claims
Both women received asylum and green cards during the Biden administration despite evidence they traveled freely to Iran, contradicting their asylum applications
The detainees allegedly promoted Iranian regime propaganda and celebrated attacks on U.S. soldiers while living in Los Angeles
This action is part of a broader effort by Rubio to target Iranian regime-linked individuals exploiting U.S. immigration benefits

Immigration System Exploited by Regime Supporters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the detention and green card revocations of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny in Los Angeles. The Department of Homeland Security accused both women of promoting Iranian regime propaganda, supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—a designated terrorist organization—and celebrating attacks on American soldiers. Afshar entered the United States on a tourist visa in 2015, received asylum in 2019, and was granted a green card in 2021 under the Biden administration.

Hosseiny arrived on a student visa and followed a similar path, receiving asylum in 2019 and a green card in 2023. DHS officials emphasized that both women made fraudulent asylum claims, as evidence showed Afshar made multiple trips back to Iran after obtaining her green card—travel that directly contradicted the persecution narrative required for asylum status. Afshar’s husband was barred from entering the United States entirely. The women were detained on a Friday in early April 2026, with official announcements following that weekend.

Biden-Era Policies Created National Security Vulnerabilities

The case highlights serious concerns about immigration vetting during the previous administration. Both women secured asylum status and permanent residency despite their family connections to one of America’s most notorious enemies. Qassem Soleimani led Iran’s Quds Force and was killed in a 2020 U.S. drone strike authorized by President Trump after intelligence indicated he was planning attacks on American personnel and diplomats. The fact that his relatives gained legal status to live in America while allegedly supporting the regime that targeted U.S. forces represents a fundamental failure of the system.

Rubio made clear the administration’s position in a statement on social media: “The Trump Administration will not allow our country to become a home for foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes.” DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis reinforced that green cards are privileges, not rights, and can be revoked when holders pose threats to national security. This represents a significant shift from the perceived leniency of prior years, when Iranian regime-connected individuals apparently faced minimal scrutiny despite obvious red flags.

Broader Enforcement Action Against Iranian Regime Operatives

The Soleimani relatives are not isolated cases. Rubio previously terminated the immigration status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of a former Iranian security council head, along with her husband, prompting their departure from the United States. These actions represent a systematic effort to remove individuals with direct ties to Tehran’s power structure who have used American immigration benefits while maintaining loyalty to a hostile foreign government. Iranian diaspora activists have advocated for such enforcement for years, viewing these revocations as overdue accountability.

Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation praised Rubio’s decisions as establishing clear grounds for swift removal of regime supporters, contrasting American enforcement with what he characterized as the United Kingdom’s lenient approach toward Iranian elites. The detentions send an unmistakable message that the days of Tehran’s operatives enjoying Western lifestyles while undermining American interests have ended. For ordinary Americans frustrated by government failures to protect national security, this enforcement demonstrates that political will can restore common-sense immigration standards that prioritize American safety over misplaced humanitarian claims.