Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, court documents show
Summary
Court documents show that the Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians with Iranian officials during the war and, as recently as mid-October, considered sending them through an unnamed third country. A judge ordered the government to give advance notice of any finalized deportation plans and of any deportations carried out.Key Facts
- The documents say U.S. officials contacted Iranian officials about travel documents and possible ways to remove Iranians from the United States.
- The judge ordered 24-hour notice to the court of any finalized deportation plan and five days' written notice before a deportation takes place.
- A Justice Department attorney told the judge the government was carrying out lawful removal orders.
- The lawsuit alleges U.S. immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran; the Department of Homeland Security has denied sharing asylum application records.
- Emails cited in the article show U.S. officials and Iran coordinated flights that returned more than 100 Iranians in September and December 2025 and January 2026.
- The article says deportations of Iranians to their home country have historically been rare because the countries lack diplomatic relations and returnees could face persecution.
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