Iran deports more than 200,000 undocumented Afghan refugees
By The BriefBrief
Iran has deported more than 200,000 undocumented Afghan refugees since the start of the current Iranian year on March 21. Iran hosts about 4.8 million Afghan refugees, with roughly 2.8 million undocumented, and unauthorized refugees are expelled as a punitive measure for illegal entry.
WHO:Nader Yar-Ahmadi, head of the National Organization for Migration
WHAT:More than 200,000 undocumented Afghan refugees were deported from Iran since March 21.
WHEN:Mar 21, 2026
WHERE:Iran
WHY:Unauthorized refugees are expelled as a punitive measure for illegal entry, and they have no right to receive facilities in Iran.
