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U.S. Arrests Iranians Linked to 1979 Hostage Crisis

4/12/2026

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  • On April 11, 2026, U.S. federal agents arrested three Iranian nationals, including Seyed Eissa Hashemi, an Iranian national, linked to the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
  • The State Department revoked their green cards, citing ties to anti-American regimes.
  • Hashemi's mother was labeled a notorious propagandist for the Iranian regime.
  • The U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for peace talks.