Summary
Iran has reported that a second plane with Iranians deported from the United States has returned to Iran. This is happening during high tension between the U.S. and Iran, especially after U.S. military actions during a recent conflict involving Iran. Iranian officials state that some deportees chose to leave due to U.S. policies they see as unfair to foreigners.
Key Facts
- Iran said a second flight of deported Iranians has returned from the U.S.
- The deportations are occurring amidst heightened tension between the U.S. and Iran.
- Tensions rose after the U.S. bombed Iranian sites during a conflict involving Israel.
- Activists are worried about deportees returning to Iran due to harsh actions against dissenters.
- 55 Iranians were reportedly on this deportation flight.
- Iranian officials claim some chose to return because of U.S. policies against foreigners.
- The U.S. states deportations occurred due to legal and immigration issues.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not comment on the specifics of the flights.