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April 11, 2026
State Department Revokes Green Cards of Iranian Nationals
- The State Department revoked the green cards of Seyed Eissa Hashemi and his family, citing ties to Iran's regime and the 1979 hostage crisis.
- Hashemi's mother was a prominent figure during the hostage crisis, known as 'Screaming Mary' for her role as a propagandist.
- This action is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to target individuals with connections to the Iranian government amid escalating tensions.
2 Sources
- Rubio pulls green cards of 3 Iranian immigrants with alleged ties to regimeApr 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM · The Hill
- US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regimeApr 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM · The Guardian