US Secretary of State Revokes Green Cards of Three Iranian Nationals Linked to 1979 Hostage Crisis Figure

Secretary of State announced on Saturday the revocation of green cards for three Iranian nationals connected to an Iranian figure known as 'Screaming Mary' for her role as the English-language spokesperson during the 1979 US Embassy takeover in Tehran. The three individuals lived in Los Angeles. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained them after the status revocation.

Ebtekar served as the primary spokesperson for the Iranian students who occupied the embassy, holding Americans hostage.

Individuals The New York Post reported that the three nationals had ties to the Islamic regime in Tehran and were living in the United States.

The Washington Examiner stated they were relatives of Ebtekar. Fox News described them as family members linked to the 1979 hostage crisis spokeswoman. No sources provided the names of the three individuals.

The announcement occurred after a similar action against other Iranian nationals, according to the New York Post.

the 1979 Hostage Crisis The US Embassy in Tehran was stormed by Iranian students supporting the Iranian Revolution.

The occupation lasted until the hostages were released. Ebtekar's nickname 'Screaming Mary' originated from her vocal defenses of the takeover in English-language media. Ebtekar later held positions in the Iranian government.

The revocation targets individuals with documented connections to her and the regime.

The announcement specified the termination due to the nationals' ties to Tehran.

ICE acted on the updated status to detain the individuals in Los Angeles. No further details on their specific activities in the US were provided across sources. The action aligns with efforts to address immigration status for those linked to foreign regimes, though sources did not elaborate on broader policy implications.