US held talks with Iran on deporting Iranian nationals during war

Conflict · First reported 5 Nov, 18:56 · Updated 19:22

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Unsealed court records show the Trump administration discussed removal arrangements with Iranian officials during the conflict. A judge ordered advance notice of planned deportations, while the lawsuit over alleged information-sharing remains ongoing.

Court records show the administration discussed deporting Iranians through an unnamed third country as recently as mid-October, with no specific removal date stated in court.
Judge Ana Reyes ordered 24-hour notice to the court of finalized deportation plans and five days’ written notice before any deportation.
A lawsuit alleges immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Tehran; DHS denies sharing asylum application records.

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Key facts

Court hearing: October 15
Notice to court: 24 hours for finalized deportation plans
Notice before deportation: Five days’ written notice
Detainees reportedly contacted: At least 12, according to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund
Flights described in court materials: More than 100 Iranians on three flights in September and December 2025 and January 2026