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US Arrests Relatives of Killed Iranian General
US federal agents arrested two women recently. They are the niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian military leader.
The US killed Soleimani in a drone strike in 2020. Secretary of State Marco Rubio removed their green cards.
The State Department said they celebrated attacks against US soldiers. This led to their arrest.
Klear Note — Qassem Soleimani was a top Iranian military commander. The US killed him in a 2020 drone strike. Green cards allow people to live and work in the US.
Key Terms 2
- green card
- official permission to live and work in the US
- Secretary of State
- the top US diplomat, who handles foreign affairs