Summary
The United States is deporting 120 Iranians following an agreement with Iran, according to an Iranian official. Some of these individuals reportedly entered the US illegally, but some had valid US residency permits. This deportation is part of a larger US immigration enforcement effort led by President Trump.
Key Facts
- The US is sending back 120 Iranians as part of an immigration deal with Iran.
- Most of those being deported arrived illegally, though some had legal US residency permits.
- The deportation will occur within the next one or two days.
- The individuals will be flown to Iran via Qatar.
- This action marks a rare instance of cooperation between the US and Iran, which do not have formal diplomatic relations.
- An additional 400 Iranians may be deported as part of this agreement.
- President Trump aims to reduce immigration and has promised large-scale deportation programs.
- Human rights groups have criticized these deportation efforts, fearing harm to deportees in their home countries.
