The Trump administration holds secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranian migrants during an ongoing war, according to court documents reported by multiple outlets. The materials were produced in the context of litigation over immigration actions, and they describe planning and communications connected to removals.
ABC News, The Independent, The Guardian, and PBS NewsHour all report that documents show U.S. officials planned deportations and engaged with Iranian counterparts while the war continues. ABC News specifically highlights a federal judge’s reaction at a hearing, where the administration said it was making plans to deport Iranian migrants back to Iran during wartime. PBS NewsHour adds that the discussions concerned steps such as submitting travel documents and exploring “possible avenues for removal.”
Global News (Canada) frames the issue with broader context, noting that deportations of Iranians to their home country are historically rare due to the lack of U.S.-Iran diplomatic relations and concerns about persecution. Across outlets, the core point is the same: the documents allege U.S.-Iran contacts tied to deportation planning during the conflict, with the timing and operational details described as limited or unclear.
