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Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline

Afghan refugees arrive from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran on July 5, 2025 [Mohsen Karimi/AFP]

Millions of Afghan migrants and refugees in Iran have been asked to leave or face arrest as a deadline set by the government comes to an end.

Sunday’s target date neared amid public concerns over security in the aftermath of the 12-day conflict with Israel, which the United States joined with air strikes on Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities.

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