ICE and Iran worked together to deport Iranians from U.S., newly released emails show
Summary
New emails reveal that U.S. immigration officials worked with Iranian government officials to deport over 100 Iranians from the U.S. between September 2025 and January 2026. The documents show Iran influenced who was deported, and the U.S. adjusted deportation plans based on Iranian requests.Key Facts
- U.S. immigration and Iranian officials coordinated deportations of Iranians in 2025 and early 2026.
- More than 100 Iranians were sent back on three flights in September 2025, December 2025, and January 2026.
- The emails were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public in April 2026.
- Iranian officials had input on which Iranian immigrants were deported from the U.S.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made last-minute changes to deportation lists based on Iran’s requests.
- This cooperation occurred despite increasing political tensions between the U.S. and Iran at the time.
- The emails offer a detailed look at the coordination process between the two governments on immigration matters.
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