Shafaq News/ Iran's Interests Section in Washington condemned thedeportation of several Iranian refugees from the United States to Panama onFriday, revealing that the process occurred without their knowledge or consularaccess.
In a statement, the Iranian office explained that, under the USadministration's increasingly stringent immigration policy, individuals withoutvalid visas or legal residence are being deported. The Iranian nationals weredetained and deported without visas or identity documents, sent to Panamawithout prior notification to Iranian authorities.
The statement emphasized that, in coordination with the Iranian Embassyin Colombia (which is accredited to Panama) and with the assistance ofspecialized lawyers, efforts were made to protect the rights of the deportedindividuals. The Iranian office reiterated that, under Iranian law, seekingasylum in a third country is not an offense, stressing that Iran remains opento its citizens.
This deportation is part of a broader trend under former US PresidentDonald Trump’s immigration policies, which involved transferring migrants,including Iranians, to Panama aboard a US military aircraft. The flight carried119 individuals, who were accepted by Panama under a cooperation agreement withthe US at Washington's request.
In response, a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairsdenounced the harsh treatment of Iranian citizens, asserting that the ministrywould spare no effort in protecting their rights. The ministry instructedIran's Interests Section in Washington and its diplomatic missions in SouthAmerica to provide all possible assistance to the deported Iranians.
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