Newly released emails show U.S. immigration officials coordinated with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025. The correspondence indicates a working relationship between the two sides despite mounting tensions at the time.
WHO:U.S. immigration officials and Iran
WHAT:Emails show coordination between U.S. immigration officials and Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:The deportations were carried out through coordination between U.S. immigration officials and Iran.
