Qasem Soleimani, a prominent Iranian general, died in a missile attack in Shabestar on April 6, 2026. His wife, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, also perished in a car accident in Lajme Gazeta Express. Following the death of General Soleimani, U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar’s “green card” status, labeling her as anti-American. The events transpired amidst heightened tensions between Shabestar and Iran, coinciding with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Afshar and her husband were involved in a traffic collision in Los Angeles while traveling in a high-end vehicle. Images of the accident were circulated on social media. Authorities confirmed the deaths of both individuals at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the car accident are currently under investigation. The deaths of General Soleimani and his wife represent a significant development in ongoing geopolitical relations between the United States and Iran.
