Archive · 1 Oct 2025
US Begins Deporting Iranians Amid Stricter Immigration Measures
The US government is deporting approximately 400 Iranian citizens as part of stricter immigration policies.
The first group of 120, including some who entered the US illegally through Mexico and some with criminal records, will be sent to Iran via a flight stopping in Qatar.
The Iranian government has stated that the US needs to respect the rights of migrants during the process, urging to uphold the dignity and respect of Iranian migrants.
The United Nations refugee agency also reminds the USA to follow the asylum laws.
The US is deporting Iranian citizens under stricter immigration measures.
Around 400 Iranians are expected to be deported.
The first group of 120 will depart from Louisiana.
Deportees include those who entered the US illegally or have criminal records.
The Iranian government urges the US to respect the rights of the migrants.
- Who
- The Trump administration and US officials
- What
- Deporting Iranian citizens
- When
- In the next one or two days
- Where
- From the USA to Iran, via Qatar
- Why
- Part of stricter immigration measures
Iranian Government
U.S. Government
Deportation of Migrants
Iranian Government
Urges the US to uphold the dignity and respect of Iranian migrants residing in the United Nations.
U.S. Government
Part of a stricter immigration policy.
- Event
- Deportation of Iranian Nationals
- Number of Deportees (First Flight)
- 120
- Number of Deportees (Planned)
- Approximately 400
- Departure Location
- Louisiana, USA
- Destination
- Iran, via Qatar
- Departure Date
- Monday
- Arrival in Qatar
- Tuesday
Sources
US deports planeload of Iranians after deal with Tehran, NYT says
US deports 100 Iranians after deal with Tehran, NYT says
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Trump administration deports planeload of Iranian immigrants
US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran, Iranian official says
120 Iranians Deported From US To Arrive Home This Week
First group of Iranians deported from U.S. expected in Qatar on Tuesday, official tells Reuters
US begins deporting hundreds of Iranians after rare deal with Tehran
Trump administration begins deportation of Iranians from US amid asylum crackdown - Telegraph India