The U.S. State Department has taken action against Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, the niece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, by stripping her of her American residency status.
In an official statement, authorities cited Afshar's vocal support for Iran as the primary reason for the decision. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, highlighting the U.S. government's continued scrutiny of individuals with ties to the Iranian regime.
Qassem Soleimani, who led Iran's elite Quds Force, was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020. His death significantly escalated hostilities between the two nations and remains a contentious point in international relations.
The revocation of Afshar's residency underscores the Biden administration's firm stance on individuals perceived as promoting Iranian interests while benefiting from U.S. immigration privileges. This case represents one of the more personal consequences stemming from the broader geopolitical conflict.