The son of a well-known Iranian propaganda figure is facing deportation from the United States following a sudden raid at his upscale residence. Seyed Eissa Hashemi, along with his wife Maryam Tahmasebi and their child, has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for imminent expulsion from the country, as confirmed by the US Department of State.
Eissa Hashemi, whose mother is Masoumeh Ebtekar, a spokesperson known for her role during the 1979 hostage crisis, was reported missing by his wife upon her return to their Los Angeles home. Concerned that he had been abducted, she contacted the authorities before both she and their son were apprehended by ICE agents.
Neighbours revealed that although Hashemi left his keys behind, he retained his phone, enabling his family to monitor his location. The 43-year-old initially moved to the US in 2010 to pursue a PhD in organizational leadership and later worked as an adjunct associate professor at The Chicago School university. His family obtained lawful permanent resident status in 2016 through the Diversity Immigrant Visa program, which was terminated by the Trump administration in December 2025.
Despite being approached by exiled Iranian opposition activists earlier this year, Hashemi refused to disavow his controversial mother. Masoumeh Ebtekar, who gained notoriety for her involvement in the 1979 crisis, has been accused by the US Department of State of orchestrating propaganda to falsify the treatment of hostages.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the family’s presence in the US, stating that anti-American individuals and their families should not enjoy the privilege of residing in the country. The family was residing in a luxury apartment in Agoura Hills, California, prior to their detention, with ongoing calls for their deportation.
Protests demanding Hashemi’s removal from the US have taken place, including at educational institutions associated with him. Petitions have been initiated to expel him from the country, with individuals expressing discontent over his residency in the US despite his mother’s controversial past.
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