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Activists Push to Deport Iranian Officials' Relatives in U.S.

4/9/2026

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Eissa Hashemi, son of former Iranian official Masoumeh Ebtekar, lives in Los Angeles as petitions seek deportation.
Critics say relatives of Iranian leaders should not enjoy U.S. freedoms while the regime oppresses citizens.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration prioritizes deporting people tied to Iranian regime, including Hashemi and relatives of Qasem Soleimani.
Activists call to revoke visas for families of officials involved in rights abuses to align policy with values.

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Eissa Hashemi, son of former Iranian official Masoumeh Ebtekar, lives in Los Angeles as petitions seek deportation.
Critics say relatives of Iranian leaders should not enjoy U.S. freedoms while the regime oppresses citizens.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration prioritizes deporting people tied to Iranian regime, including Hashemi and relatives of Qasem Soleimani.
Activists call to revoke visas for families of officials involved in rights abuses to align policy with values.