Washington, April 11 -- The Trump administration has revoked the permanent residency status of additional long-term Iranian residents in the United States who have familial ties to high-ranking current or former officials in Tehran.

The State Department confirmed it has initiated action against Seyed Eissa Hashemi, a psychology educator based in the Los Angeles area, along with his wife and son. All three individuals are Iranian-born lawful permanent residents of the US.

In a statement issued as negotiations to conclude the conflict with Iran commence in Pakistan, the department noted that the individuals were taken into custody by immigration officials and are currently "slated for deportation."

According to the department, Hashemi is...