Rubio Strips Soleimani's Niece of US Residency in Diplomatic Escalation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the US residency of Qassem Soleimani's niece on April 4, 2026, Al Jazeera reported. The move targets Iran-linked individuals inside the United States as part of escalating diplomatic and legal pressure against the Iranian government and its extended network. Soleimani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, was killed by a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020.