U.S. Government Arrests and Plans to Deport Son of Iranian Hostage Crisis Spokeswoman

U.S. government has arrested the son of a prominent figure in the Iranian Revolution, along with family members, following the revocation of their permanent resident status. Officials announced the action.

The family entered the United States on student visas and received green cards, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The action relates to the individual's mother, who served as an English-language spokeswoman for militants during the 1979 U.S. embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.

The statement did not specify any unlawful acts by the arrested individuals. The State Department described the mother as a propagandist who made statements about the treatment of American hostages.

The mother later became a reformist politician in Iran, holding senior government positions focused on environmental issues and women's rights. She served as Iran's vice president.

embassy in Tehran and holding 52 Americans captive for 444 days. The crisis strained U.S.-Iran relations and contributed to ongoing diplomatic tensions. The mother's role as spokeswoman involved communicating with international media during the standoff.

The son worked as a psychology professor in Los Angeles, according to reports in conservative media outlets. The family had lived in the country since entering without prior public incidents noted in available reports.

actions against the family of a slain Iranian military figure and her daughter. Those cases involved revocation of residency for family members of Iranian military figures.

The arrested individuals remain in custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The action reflects U.S. policy toward individuals connected to Iran's revolutionary government, amid broader efforts to address national security concerns related to foreign nationals.