Washington DC (US), April 12, 2026, BNN Web Staff: The Trump administration has revoked the permanent residency status of several long-term Iranian nationals living in the United States who are reportedly linked to senior figures in Iran\u2019s political establishment.<\/p>\n
According to the US State Department, action has been taken against Seyed Eissa Hashemi, a psychology instructor residing in the Los Angeles area, along with his wife and son. All three are Iranian-born lawful permanent residents. Authorities confirmed that they have been detained by immigration officials and are now facing deportation proceedings.<\/p>\n
Officials stated that Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, a prominent Iranian political figure who previously served as Iran\u2019s first female vice president and was also associated with the 1979 US Embassy takeover in Tehran.<\/p>\n
The State Department said the decision comes amid broader enforcement measures targeting individuals alleged to have ties with the Iranian government.<\/p>\n
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly approved the termination of certain green card holders\u2019 legal status, leading to detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).<\/p>\n
In a separate case, authorities also identified Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, reportedly a relative of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani, along with her daughter. Officials claim both were taken into custody after their residency status was revoked.<\/p>\n
US officials accused Afshar of supporting Iranian state propaganda and expressing backing for the IRGC, which Washington designates as a terrorist organisation. Her husband has reportedly been barred from entering the United States.<\/p>\n
The State Department further said additional enforcement actions have included revoking the residency of individuals linked to former Iranian political elites, with several now barred from re-entry into the country.<\/p>\n
Authorities described the measures as part of ongoing efforts to prevent individuals deemed supportive of hostile foreign regimes from maintaining legal status in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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