A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the U.S. and Iranian governments despite tensions mounting between the countries.

A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

TL;DR

  • U.S. immigration officials collaborated with Iran in 2025.
  • The collaboration involved the deportation of Iranians.
  • Newly released emails reveal this working relationship.
  • The cooperation occurred despite rising tensions between the U.S. and Iranian governments.