Loomer takes credit for arrest of former Iranian commander’s niece in California

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by Sarah Fortinsky
April 6, 2026
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Laura Loomer claimed credit for the arrest of former Iranian General Qasem Soleimani's niece in California.

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This event could influence immigration policy and international relations, potentially affecting how the U.S. handles individuals with ties to foreign adversaries.

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Far-right media figure Laura Loomer claimed credit for the arrests of the niece and grand-niece of former Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Loomer stated on social media that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carried out the arrests in California. General Soleimani was killed in a U.S. strike in Iraq during President Trump's first term in 2020. This event connects a prominent conservative media personality to an immigration enforcement action involving relatives of a significant figure in U.S.-Iran relations.

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