According to a report by Al Jazeera on Saturday, April 04, 2026, U.S. federal authorities have arrested the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, the U.S. State Department confirmed Saturday.
The arrests followed a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke the lawful permanent resident status of the two women. According to the State Department, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Qassem Soleimani, a major general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and commander of the Quds Force, was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq in 2020. His family members have remained under close scrutiny by U.S. authorities due to their connections to Iranian leadership and military networks.
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The revocation of residency status and the arrests underscore Washington’s ongoing vigilance toward individuals linked to Iran’s military and political hierarchy. The State Department has not disclosed additional details regarding potential charges or the next steps in the immigration proceedings for the detainees.
Officials described the arrests as part of broader enforcement measures targeting individuals residing in the United States under legal status later deemed ineligible. The action reflects heightened U.S. concern over national security and foreign influence within the country.
The development comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, as diplomatic and security disputes continue to escalate. ICE confirmed that the two detainees are being held under standard custody procedures, while authorities evaluate the legal and administrative implications of the residency revocation.