In a stunning twist, the niece and grand-niece of Iran’s notorious General Qasem Soleimani were arrested this weekend in Los Angeles. Their green cards were swiftly revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio after they openly celebrated Iranian attacks on American soldiers.
Social Media ‘Party’ Turns Into Nightmare
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, were nabbed at their $740,000 LA home by ICE agents. The duo didn’t exactly keep a low profile. Afshar blasted America as the “Great Satan” and threw her full support behind Iran’s Supreme Leader and the IRGC on Instagram, posting what officials called “regime propaganda.” But the irony? While condemning the US and backing lethal Iranian military actions, they were snapping pics, clubbing in Miami, partying in Las Vegas, and enjoying Alaska — all from inside the US.
From Asylum to Arrest: A Sharp Fall from Grace
- Afshar was granted asylum in 2019 and got her green card under the Biden administration in 2021.
- Her daughter entered on a student visa in 2015 and later secured permanent residency.
Their Instagram, now deleted, showed a carefree American party lifestyle, sharply contrasting their online support for the Iranian regime.
Family Denies Ties, But ICE Has Last Word
Relatives of Soleimani, including his daughter Narjes, claim the women “have no connection whatsoever” to the family. However, ICE isn’t taking any chances. Both women remain in custody as formal removal proceedings move forward. One thing is clear: celebrating attacks on US troops while living the high life on American soil is a dangerous game. For these two, the party’s over — and a return ticket to the US looks doubtful.
