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UK Deports Iranian Migrant Amid Ongoing Controversy

11/5/2025

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An Iranian migrant has been deported from the UK to France for the second time after re-entry.
The Home Office confirmed the removal on November 5 after his October 18 return.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the system functions.
The migrant says he faced modern slavery in France and would not have returned if he felt safe.
The United Kingdom–France agreement has recorded 94 deportations and 57 arrivals since launch.

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An Iranian migrant has been deported from the UK to France for the second time after re-entry.
The Home Office confirmed the removal on November 5 after his October 18 return.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the system functions.
The migrant says he faced modern slavery in France and would not have returned if he felt safe.
The United Kingdom–France agreement has recorded 94 deportations and 57 arrivals since launch.