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Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deportations
Unsealed federal court documents reveal that the Trump administration held secret negotiations with the Iranian government to arrange the deportation of Iranian nationals, even as military hostilities and US strikes escalated. As recently as mid-October, executive officials were reportedly pursuing deportation arrangements through an unnamed third country.
During a hearing on October 15, US District Judge Ana Reyes criticized the Justice Department, noting that the administration is attempting to return individuals to a country the President has described as a lawless enemy that has murdered tens of thousands of protesters. Judge Reyes warned that such removals pose a serious threat of certain death. In response, Justice Department attorney Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel stated that the government is executing lawful orders of removal, though no specific date for these actions has been finalized.
Separately, President Donald Trump stated in the Oval Office that he is considering three options regarding Iran: launching new military strikes to ensure the destruction of its nuclear program, maintaining economic pressure, or reaching a deal involving significant concessions. Trump noted that while he would prefer not to destroy what remains of the country, he might be forced to do so.
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Ana Reyes · Anna Reyes · Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel · Donald Trump · Iran · Tehran · United States · United States Department of Justice
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Justice Department attorney Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel stated the government is executing lawful orders of removal. articles.thelocalreport.in · www.dnews.gr · tob.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump stated he wants to ensure Iran's nuclear program is destroyed. www.capital.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Trump administration held secret talks with Iran regarding the deportation of Iranian nationals. articles.thelocalreport.in · www.dnews.gr · tob.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Ana Reyes ordered the government to provide 24-hour notice of finalized deportation plans and five days' written notice before execution. articles.thelocalreport.in · www.dnews.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The administration planned to use an unnamed third country for deportations as recently as mid-October. articles.thelocalreport.in · www.dnews.gr · tob.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Trump is considering three options regarding Iran: new military attacks, economic pressure, or a deal with concessions. www.capital.gr