US authorities arrest relatives of deceased Iranian general in Los Angeles

US Authorities Arrest Relatives of Late Iranian General in Los Angeles

The US Department of Homeland Security has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, who were living in Los Angeles. According to reports, the arrests were made on Tuesday.

Soleimani was a high-ranking official in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and was killed in a drone strike by the US military in January 2020. The US government has taken action against his family members, including revoking their legal residence status.

The relatives, who are reportedly related to Soleimani through marriage or blood ties, were living in Los Angeles under a special visa program that allows certain foreign nationals to live and work in the US.

According to reports, the US authorities have taken the relatives into custody as part of an investigation into potential national security threats. The exact nature of the allegations against them is not clear.

The arrests come amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran following Soleimani’s death. The incident has led to increased scrutiny of Iranian nationals living in the US, with some lawmakers calling for stricter immigration laws.

It is unclear what will happen next to the arrested relatives or whether they will be charged with any crimes.

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