The granddaughter of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, and her daughter have been detained in the United States and could be deported. According to US authorities, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked their green cards, accusing them of supporting the Iranian regime and making anti-American statements. The decision comes at a time of high tension between the US and Iran during the presidency of Donald Trump.
Afshar and her daughter had built a luxurious life in Los Angeles, which they often displayed on social media. The photos showed them on luxurious vacations, wearing expensive clothes and living a lifestyle that contradicted the strict norms of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In Tehran, such behavior, especially for women, can have serious consequences due to strict laws on dress and public morality.
US authorities also allege that Afshar abused his asylum status by traveling to Iran several times, which contradicts the original rationale for receiving international protection. This has raised suspicions of fraud in the immigration process.
Meanwhile, the family connection to Soleimani has been questioned by his own family members in Iran. The commander's daughter has publicly stated that the detainees have no connection to their family.
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