Washington and Tehran negotiated the expulsion of the Iranians. Associated Press The Trump administration has held secret talks with Iran about arranging the deportation of Iranian citizens, even as the two countries remain at war. US officials have been coordinating with Iranian authorities regarding travel documents and possible deportation routes, including through a third country. At a court hearing on October 15, Judge Anna Reyes warned that the deportees could face a "serious risk of imminent death." However, a spokesman for the US Department of Justice insisted that the government only executes legal deportation orders. At this point, more than 100 Iranian citizens have already been repatriated in three flights between September 2025 and January 2026. Hakin.az Contact us.