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U.S. revokes residency of three Iranians this week

PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2026, 11:48 AM ET

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Washington — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked lawful permanent resident status for three Iranian nationals, Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi and their son this week, and federal agents arrested them in Los Angeles, the State Department and DHS said Tuesday as the family was placed into ICE custody. Los Angeles authorities confirmed ICE detention and DHS said the individuals face removal proceedings this week; Secretary Rubio cited alleged links to Masoumeh Ebtekar and officials noted similar revocations last week involving relatives of Qasem Soleimani. Removal hearings and potential appeals are expected in coming weeks while agencies review national security documentation and legal options.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1979: Masoumeh Ebtekar serves as a spokesperson during the Iran hostage crisis.
Obama-era: Eissa Hashemi enters U.S. on a student visa and later gains LPR status.
Last week: U.S. revoked residency of relatives tied to Qasem Soleimani and others.
This week: Secretary Rubio ordered revocation of residency for Hashemi family; ICE detained them in Los Angeles.
In coming weeks: Removal proceedings, possible appeals, and review of national security assessments will proceed.

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This situation could impact your safety. The U.S. government is taking steps to remove individuals linked to Iranian officials. It's part of ongoing national security efforts. Stay informed about these actions in your community.

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Who Benefited

U.S. government agencies and officials seeking to use immigration enforcement to address national security concerns benefited by asserting legal authority to revoke residency and pursue removals of individuals alleged to have ties to Iranian regime figures.

Who Impacted

The named Iranian family—Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son—face detention, loss of lawful permanent resident status and imminent removal proceedings, and the broader Iranian diaspora may experience heightened scrutiny and diplomatic fallout.