Rubio revokes green cards of 2 Soleimani relatives amid Iran conflict
By Steff Danielle Thomas
Published on April 4, 2026.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, Hamideh Soleimanani Afshar and her daughter. The move comes as the Trump administration increases its military pressure on Tehran. The decision aligns with a wider immigration crackdown by the administration, which has also halted certain visa processing and reevaluated green card eligibility for individuals from countries considered national security risks. This comes as President Trump continues to threaten to attack energy infrastructure in Iran if the leadership refuses to reach a ceasefire deal.
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