ICE Detains Nieces of Late Iranian General in LA

Green cards revoked by State Department over alleged Iranian regime propaganda

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:36am

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The niece and grandniece of a deceased Iranian major general were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles. Their green cards were revoked by the State Department, which alleged they were living lavishly in LA while promoting propaganda from the Iranian regime.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the government's efforts to crack down on perceived Iranian influence operations within the country. It also raises questions about due process and civil liberties for Iranian-Americans.

The details

According to officials, the two women, who are the niece and grandniece of a late Iranian major general, were living in a lavish home in Los Angeles. The State Department alleged they were using their status as green card holders to promote propaganda from the Iranian regime. As a result, their green cards were revoked, leading to their detention by ICE.

  • The detentions occurred on April 4, 2026.

The players

Marco Rubio

A U.S. Senator who revoked the green cards of the two Iranian women.

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What they’re saying

“The niece and grandniece of the deceased major general were living 'lavishly' in Los Angeles but promoted propaganda from the Iranian regime.”

— Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The two women will likely face deportation proceedings following their ICE detentions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to monitor and restrict the activities of Iranian-Americans, particularly those with ties to the Iranian regime, amid heightened tensions between the two countries.