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Laura Loomer Claims Credit for Detaining Soleimani's Relatives

4/7/2026

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Laura Loomer claimed responsibility for the detention of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, relatives of Qasem Soleimani, after reporting their pro-Iranian social media activity to U.S. authorities.
Loomer said her report led Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain them after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status.
Iranian media reported Soleimani's family denied any connection to the arrested individuals.
Rubio supported Loomer's claims.

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Laura Loomer claimed responsibility for the detention of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, relatives of Qasem Soleimani, after reporting their pro-Iranian social media activity to U.S. authorities.
Loomer said her report led Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain them after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status.
Iranian media reported Soleimani's family denied any connection to the arrested individuals.
Rubio supported Loomer's claims.