Illegal Migration

Return of Afghan nationals via Dogharoon border triples

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The voluntary return of undocumented Afghan nationals via Dogharoon border nearly tripled in the first half of this year compared to last year.

More than 140 feared dead after Spain-bound ship sinks

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – More than 140 people were feared dead on Friday after a migrant ship bound for Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania, according to Spanish media reports.

Diplomat:

Iran returning illegal Afghan citizens home respectfully

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran will continue repatriating undocumented Afghans residing in Iran to their home country respectfully and gradually.

450 illegal immigrants arrested in Iran's Shahrud

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The police chief of Iran's Shahrud announced the implementation of a 72-hour operation to detain foreign nationals illegally present in the city, during which 450 individuals were arrested.