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A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
Newly released emails reveal that U.S. immigration officials collaborated with Iran on deporting over 100 Iranians across multiple flights in late 2025 and early 2026. The communications show that ICE officials were influenced by Iranian Embassy requests, making changes to deportation lists for specific individuals. This deportation process drew criticism from human rights activists, particularly as it departs from the U.S.'s historical pattern of welcoming Iranian exiles.
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