NIAC is a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit lobbying group focused on Iranian American interests. Recent emails show U.S.-Iran cooperation on deportations of Iranians in 2025, highlighting cross-border policy ties.
The United States has expanded deportations of third‑country nationals under deals with multiple countries, including Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea. Rights groups warn of abuses as deportees face uncertain futures after removal from the U.S., with many lacking ties to the destination nations.
The National Iranian American Council has released emails showing U.S. ICE officials partially heeded Iranian requests to amend deportation lists for three flights carrying more than 100 Iranians back to Iran in late 2025 and early 2026. The records indicate Iranian officials requested changes to manifests, and in at least one case an Iranian national not on the final manifest boarded a flight. Officials describe the process as a priority amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions during a 12-day conflict in June 2025. The DHS has denied disclosing asylum records and emphasized legal constraints.