Source: Fox News
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the lawful permanent resident status of family members linked to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a spokeswoman for the Islamic terrorists who stormed the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 hostage crisis. The individuals, including Ebtekar’s son and his family, were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody pending removal from the United States. Rubio stated that the Obama administration granted visas to Ebtekar’s son and his family in 2014 and later approved green cards for them through the Diversity Visa Program in 2016.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rubio’s actions follow a familiar pattern of targeting individuals linked to the Iranian regime. The case of Ebtekar’s family is not an isolated incident, as similar action was taken against relatives of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. The use of social media platforms, such as X, to announce the decision adds a layer of public performance to the proceedings. The fact that Ebtekar’s son was spotted at a “fancy” gym in Los Angeles, sparking protests and petitions, highlights the blurred lines between public and private lives in the context of international politics. The sequence of events feels like a carefully choreographed dance, with each step following a familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
