US Arrests Relatives of Deceased Iranian General Qasem Soleimani

April 4, 2026 • Google News World

US Authorities Arrest Relatives of Late Iranian General Soleimani

The US has arrested the relatives of late Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, who was assassinated in 2020. The arrests were made at a Los Angeles residence.

According to reports, the individuals targeted for arrest are relatives of Soleimani who had been living in the United States. The exact number of people arrested is not specified.

The US authorities have reportedly revoked green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to the Tehran government, including those related to Soleimani’s family.

Soleimani was a high-ranking official in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and played a significant role in the country’s military operations. His assassination sparked tensions between the US and Iran.

The arrests and revocation of green cards and visas are part of an ongoing effort by the US government to target individuals connected to the Iranian government.

Details about the specific charges against the arrested individuals or their expected extradition to Iran have not been released.

Source: Google News World