Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has announced that the country has deported more than 1.1 million Afghan nationals in what is being described as a mass expulsion effort. The move, which reflects growing pressure on Afghan migrants within Iran, has sparked regional concern and heightened tensions between the two neighboring nations.
Momeni confirmed the figure in a recent statement, declaring that the deportations are ongoing and part of a broader campaign to reduce the number of undocumented Afghans living in Iran. “We’ve forced 1.1 million Afghans to leave,” the minister stated, signaling that the crackdown is far from over.
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The mass deportation comes as Iran faces mounting economic challenges, internal political unrest, and increased strain on public services—factors the government has cited in justifying the removal of foreign nationals without legal residency status.
Tensions between Tehran and Kabul have also been on the rise over border disputes, water rights, and the treatment of Afghan refugees. With the return of such a large number of people, Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure and aid networks are expected to face even greater pressure.
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