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- Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, an assistant professor at Emory University, was removed and barred from reentering the United States due to ties to Iran's ruling elite.
- Her father Ali Larijani is a high-ranking Tehran official.
- The action followed pressure from lawmakers, including Rep. Buddy Carter, citing national security risks.
- U.S. officials say the crackdown extends to nationals tied to Iran, citing relatives of General Qasem Soleimani arrested in Los Angeles.
