Mass deportations force nearly half a million Afghans back to their homeland

In early June 2025, Iran implemented a strict policy mandating that undocumented Afghan migrants must leave the country by July 6, which resulted in a massive return of Afghans to their homeland. This event led to nearly half a million Afghans returning from Iran, as detailed by the United Nations migration office. The dire situation in Iran forced many Afghans, who had been living there for years, to return, regardless of their legal status. This incident highlights the tense relationship between Iran and Afghanistan amidst ongoing humanitarian crises, as many returnees face dire conditions in Afghanistan.