Secretary Rubio revokes green cards of Iranian-linked foreign nationals

State Dept Press Releases

Filed April 4th, 2026

Detected April 4th, 2026

Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for Iranian-linked foreign nationals, including Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter (niece and grand niece of Qasem Soleimani), who were arrested and detained by ICE. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani (daughter of former Iranian official Ali Larijani) and her husband were also stripped of status and barred from entry.

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What changed

The State Department announced the revocation of LPR (green card) status for Iranian-linked foreign nationals, including Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, who were arrested by federal agents and are now in ICE custody. Afshar was identified as an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who promoted propaganda, praised attacks on American soldiers, and voiced support for the IRGC. Her husband has been barred from entering the US. Earlier in April, Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani (daughter of former Iranian official Ali Larijani) and her husband also had their legal status terminated and are barred from future entry.

Foreign nationals with ties to designated terrorist organizations or regimes face immediate revocation of immigration status, detention, and permanent bars on entry. Individuals with connections to Iranian military, intelligence, or governmental structures should consult immigration counsel immediately to assess their legal status and potential exposure to similar enforcement actions.

What to do next

Consult immigration counsel immediately if you or your clients have any connections to Iranian governmental, military, or intelligence entities
Review all immigration filings for potential affiliations with designated terrorist organizations or sanctioned entities
Advise clients of potential consequences for praising, supporting, or promoting hostile foreign regimes while holding LPR status

Penalties

Revocation of lawful permanent resident status; detention and removal proceedings; permanent bar on entry to the United States

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Secretary Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Foreign Nationals with Ties to Iranian Terror Regime

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

April 4, 2026

Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status.

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As identified by both press reporting and her own social media commentary, Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian, terrorist regime in Iran.

While living in the United States, she promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the “Great Satan,” and voiced her unflinching support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terror organization. Afshar Soleimani pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account.

In addition to the termination of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter’s LPR status, Afshar’s husband has also been barred from entering the United States.

Earlier this month, Secretary Rubio also terminated the legal status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Larijani, and her husband Seyed Kalantar Motamedi. Both Ardeshir-Larijani and Motamedi are no longer in the United States and are barred from future entry.

The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their continued partnership and collaboration in keeping Americans safe.

The Trump Administration will not allow our country to become a home for foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes.