Lavish L.A. Lifestyle of Iranian General's Family Exposed: Are They Funding Terrorism?

Two relatives of the late Iranian military leader Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Los Angeles, raising questions about their political affiliations and lifestyle. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, find themselves at the center of a controversy involving their alleged support for the Iranian regime while living a lifestyle that sharply contrasts its restrictions.

According to U.S. officials, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny were taken into custody on Friday, with their green cards revoked. Senator Marco Rubio described Soleimani Afshar as an "outspoken" supporter of Iran's "totalitarian, terrorist regime." The family connection to the deceased general has been disputed, as Iranian media reported that Hosseiny claimed the two women are not related to Soleimani, labeling the assertions from the State Department as a "lie."

Evidence from their social media accounts paints a picture of a luxurious life in the U.S. Soleimani Afshar, who arrived in the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2015 and was granted asylum in 2019, frequently posted images of herself dressed in designer clothing, driving a Hummer, and engaging in affluent activities. Meanwhile, Hosseiny's posts also reflected a penchant for a lavish lifestyle, often depicted in provocative attire. As of Monday afternoon, however, their social media profiles had been taken down or were no longer accessible.

The contrast between their ostentatious displays and their alleged support for a regime that imposes strict dress codes on women was not lost on social media users. One comment sarcastically noted, "She hates America. I can't wait to see what she wears back home." Maziar Aflaki, a Los Angeles resident who claimed to know Soleimani Afshar, expressed his approval of the arrests, stating he believed that the women "do not deserve to live in the U.S." due to their pro-Iranian comments online.

Rubio added that during their time in the U.S., Soleimani Afshar promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers, and denounced the U.S. as the "Great Satan," all while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles. He emphasized that the Trump Administration would not permit foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes to reside in the United States.

In her asylum application, Soleimani Afshar disclosed that she had traveled to Iran four times since receiving her green card in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security argued that her trips contradicted her claims of needing asylum, labeling them as "fraudulent." Hosseiny, who came to the U.S. on a student visa, received asylum in 2019 and was granted her green card in 2023.

Currently, both Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny are being held in an ICE facility in Pearsall, Texas. This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration, national security, and the divergent lifestyles of individuals who may publicly support regimes that conflict with American values.