Soleimani's Niece and Daughter Arrested by ICE in LA
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, the 47-year-old niece of deceased Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, and her 25-year-old daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, from their Tujunga residence in Los Angeles. The arrests follow the revocation of their green cards by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with the State Department alleging the pair were 'outspoken supporters' of Iran who used social media to spread wartime propaganda and celebrated attacks against US soldiers. Official statements from the State Department, reported by multiple outlets including Al Jazeera and Bloomberg, form the primary basis for the legal action, accusing Afshar of supporting threats against expatriates. The move highlights the US government's continued focus on individuals with ties to the Iranian regime, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Soleimani led until his death in a 2020 US drone strike. Beyond the official charges, a bombshell report from the California Post, cited by Hindustan Times and Times Now, describes Afshar as a 'crazed stalker' who allegedly made her ex-boyfriend's 'life hell.' This personal allegation adds a complex layer to her public profile. A tenant of Afshar's, Halasious Bradford, described the arrest to the Times of India, stating, 'It was crazy seeing what happened,' providing a ground-level perspective on the event. The case intertwines international geopolitical tensions with serious personal allegations, though the formal charges remain centered on their alleged support for a foreign adversary.
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Did Qasem Soleimani’s Niece Hamideh Soleimani Afshar Make Ex-Boyfriend’s ‘Life Hell’? Inside ‘Stalker’ Claims | Times Now
Inside, there were items linked to a lifestyle focused on fashion and social media. She also owned a black Tesla vehicle, which contained several luxury goods and personal belongings. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
‘Crazy stalker’: Arrested niece of slain Iranian General made her ex-boyfriend’s life hell, claims bombshell report | Hindustan Times
Following the ICE arrest of Iran's Qasem Soleimani’s niece, a bombshell report from California Post describes Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, as “crazed stalker”, who caused significant distress to her former partner.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar: A look at shocking posts that resulted in late Iranian General's LA-based niece arrest | Hindustan Times
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of Qasem Soleimani, used social media to spread Iranian wartime propaganda and supported threats against expatriates.
US agents detain nieces of Iran's former major general in Los Angeles after Marco Rubio revokes green cards, state department says - ABC7 Los Angeles
Marco Rubio revoked the green cards of the niece and grandniece of the deceased IRGC Major Gen. Qasem Soleimani, and they are now in ICE custody.
'It was crazy seeing what happened': LA renter describes how his landlady, Qasem Soleimani's niece, was arrested - The Times of India
US News: 50-year-old Halasious Bradford, a piano instructor, who rented a signle-story property owned by the niece of slain Iranian leader Gen Qasem Soleimani,.
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