Trump administration DEPORTS 120 Iranians under agreement with Tehran

By ramontomeydw // 2025-10-03

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In a rare cooperation with Tehran, the U.S. deported 120 Iranian nationals – many of whom entered illegally via Mexico – under a broader agreement to repatriate 400 migrants.
The repatriation was facilitated via Iran's U.S. Interests Section in Pakistan due to the absence of formal diplomatic relations since 1979, highlighting strained U.S.-Iran ties.
Iranian officials urged the U.S. to uphold international rights standards, while activists warn returnees – including dissidents and minorities – face potential persecution in Iran.
The move aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge for mass deportations, aiming to remove 300,000+ illegal immigrants in 2019, surpassing Obama-era records.
Critics warn of endangering vulnerable deportees, while supporters defend the enforcement as necessary for border security and immigration control.

The Trump administration has deported 120 Iranian nationals under an agreement with Tehran, marking a rare instance of cooperation between Washington and the Islamic republic. Hossein Noushabadi, director-general for parliamentary and consular affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the deportations to the Tasnim News Agency on Tuesday, Sept. 30. He added that while some deportees held valid U.S. residency permits, most had crossed the border unlawfully. The deportations mark the first phase of a broader agreement to repatriate a total of 400 migrants – many of whom entered illegally through Mexico. The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy aims to remove over 300,000 illegal immigrants by year's end. The deportees are expected to arrive in Iran via Qatar within days, with Iranian officials pledging full consular support. The repatriation process, facilitated through Iran's U.S. Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran, underscores the Trump administration's commitment to tightening border security while navigating diplomatic tensions with nations lacking formal relations with Washington. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch, the U.S. does not have an embassy in Iran due to the historical tensions and political differences between the two nations – which have led to a lack of diplomatic relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The absence of an embassy reflects the ongoing geopolitical tensions and Washington's strategic interests in the region, which include maintaining influence and control over key allies and resources.

Human rights vs. border security

Noushabadi urged U.S. authorities to uphold international human rights standards, emphasizing that deportees must not be denied fair judicial processes or consular access. "We have urged the American government to respect the rights of Iranian migrants and their citizenship rights under international law," he told Tasnim. Despite Tehran's assurances, human rights organizations note that returnees face potential persecution in a country routinely criticized for its oppressive regime. Some of those at risk include dissidents, journalists and religious minorities. The mass deportation aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to execute the "largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America." Earlier this year, similar agreements were struck with Panama and Costa Rica to absorb migrants from Africa and Asia. Yet this latest move signals a shift in U.S. policy toward Iran, historically a recipient of asylum seekers fleeing repression. White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson defended the administration's stance. "President Trump is committed to fulfilling his promise using all the tools at our disposal," she told the BBC. (Related: 160 Individuals on terror list have attempted to cross into U.S. this year – ILLEGALLY, of course.) On one hand, critics argue that blanket deportations risk returning vulnerable individuals to dangerous conditions. On the other hand, supporters hail the enforcement as a necessary step to restore immigration order. As the U.S. accelerates removals, the fate of the remaining 280 Iranians slated for deportation remains uncertain. The operation highlights the Trump administration's unwavering focus on immigration enforcement – a defining issue of his presidency – while testing the limits of diplomacy with adversarial nations. For now, the repatriation deal stands as a stark reminder of America's hardened stance on border security, even as humanitarian concerns linger. Watch Michael Yon and the Health Ranger Mike Adams discussing President Trump's foreign policy and the war with Iran in this clip. This video is from the Brighteon Highlights channel on Brighteon.com.

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