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Qasem Soleimani's Niece Detained in California Over Regime Ties

4/8/2026

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Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, niece of Qasem Soleimani, was detained in California on April 3 with her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny.
Afshar's U.S. permanent resident status was revoked due to alleged ties to the Iranian regime.
Afshar reached out to Maziar Aflaki, a former lover in ICE detention.
Aflaki declined her call, citing years of harassment.
The State Department labeled Afshar an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime.

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Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, niece of Qasem Soleimani, was detained in California on April 3 with her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny.
Afshar's U.S. permanent resident status was revoked due to alleged ties to the Iranian regime.
Afshar reached out to Maziar Aflaki, a former lover in ICE detention.
Aflaki declined her call, citing years of harassment.
The State Department labeled Afshar an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime.