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A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points This cooperation led to the deportation of over 100 Iranians on three separate flights. The emails offer a glimpse into the arrangement of these deportation flights, which took place in late 2025 and early 2026.
Newly released emails provide insight into a collaborative effort between US immigration officials and Iran. This cooperation led to the deportation of over 100 Iranians on three separate flights. The emails, made public recently, reveal that Iranian officials had some input in selecting which immigrants would be sent back to Iran.
The correspondence, obtained by an advocacy group, sheds light on the working relationship between the two governments. Further details about this cooperation are available.
The emails offer a glimpse into the arrangement of these deportation flights, which took place in late 2025 and early 2026.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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