Iran has confirmed that 120 of its nationals are being deported from the United States in what has been described as part of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Noushabadi stated, 'These individuals will return to the country within the next one or two days,' as they are being flown back to Iran via Qatar.
Most of the individuals being deported are reported to have entered the US illegally, mainly through Mexico. An increasing number of Iranians have sought entry into the US in recent years, fearing persecution from their home country.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson underscored the Trump administration's commitment to executing what is deemed 'the largest mass deportation operation of illegal aliens in history,' employing all available resources. Noushabadi noted that some deportees possessed valid US residency permits, leading to calls for the US to respect the rights of Iranian migrants and their citizenship rights under international law.
According to the New York Times, the flight deporting these individuals is expected to reach Iran shortly, with discussions indicating that a total of around 400 Iranian nationals may be repatriated in this manner as part of a broader agreement facilitated through the US Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran.
While the US maintains agreements with several countries regarding deportation, Trump's administration has faced persistent criticism for its handling of immigrant rights, especially in relation to individuals sent back to nations with dubious human rights records. Experts have expressed concern regarding Iran's track record, particularly given reports of increasing use of the death penalty in recent months.
In summary, the deportation of Iranian nationals represents complex diplomatic negotiations and raises pressing questions about the humanitarian implications of such actions.
Most of the individuals being deported are reported to have entered the US illegally, mainly through Mexico. An increasing number of Iranians have sought entry into the US in recent years, fearing persecution from their home country.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson underscored the Trump administration's commitment to executing what is deemed 'the largest mass deportation operation of illegal aliens in history,' employing all available resources. Noushabadi noted that some deportees possessed valid US residency permits, leading to calls for the US to respect the rights of Iranian migrants and their citizenship rights under international law.
According to the New York Times, the flight deporting these individuals is expected to reach Iran shortly, with discussions indicating that a total of around 400 Iranian nationals may be repatriated in this manner as part of a broader agreement facilitated through the US Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran.
While the US maintains agreements with several countries regarding deportation, Trump's administration has faced persistent criticism for its handling of immigrant rights, especially in relation to individuals sent back to nations with dubious human rights records. Experts have expressed concern regarding Iran's track record, particularly given reports of increasing use of the death penalty in recent months.
In summary, the deportation of Iranian nationals represents complex diplomatic negotiations and raises pressing questions about the humanitarian implications of such actions.
