Protest hits: Ebtekar tied to Iran’s enviro sector, now in U.S. headlines amid Iran-linked immigration backlash. Reformist politician, ex-Environment Chief (1997–2005, 2013–2017).
The US has revoked green cards and detained several Iranian nationals linked to Iran's regime, including Shamim Mafi, accused of brokering arms deals, and Seyed Eissa Hashemi, son of Masoumeh Ebtekar. The crackdown targets regime affiliates living in the US, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading efforts citing national security risks.