esim taking forever to delete

Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

• Press and quickly release Volume UP button
• Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
• Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 

Once the above has been completed successfully, then try and remove the eSIM again.

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Try connecting your iPhone to a Wi-Fi Network and then attempt to delete the eSIM.

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For better clarity watch the GIF below