Summary
Some Iranian Christian converts seeking asylum in the United States are being deported back to Iran. These individuals face potential risks in Iran, especially due to their religious conversions. There have been recent changes in U.S. deportation policies involving Iranian asylum seekers.
Key Facts
- Majid, an Iranian asylum seeker, fled to the U.S. in October 2024 due to alleged persecution in Iran.
- Despite being granted protection by a judge, Majid was deported to Nicaragua before returning towards Iran.
- Several Iranian Christian converts have reported inconsistencies in how U.S. authorities assess their asylum claims.
- President Trump has expressed concerns about the persecution of Christians globally.
- U.S. officials state that deportations involve individuals with final removal orders or those who requested to leave voluntarily.
- A recent chartered deportation flight to Iran was the first of its kind in decades, due to complex diplomatic relations.
- Some deportees, including Christians, were reportedly shackled and questioned upon returning to Iran.
- Lawyers claim that sensitive information about religious conversions was not adequately handled during deportations.
