US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials confirmed.
US authorities have arrested two relatives of the deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, as confirmed by officials from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The detainees are Soleimani's niece and grand-niece, who are currently held in ICE custody. This arrest comes years after Soleimani's death, who was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad in 2020, an event that heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. While specific details about the charges or circumstances of the arrest have not been provided, the case underscores ongoing US legal actions against individuals connected to high-profile Iranian figures, reflecting the persistent hostility in bilateral relations.
