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- Iranian border guards shot at least 10 Afghan migrants on December 1, 2025.
- The Taliban said the victims were seeking jobs to support their families.
- Taliban officials called for an investigation, prompting protests in Herat.
- The events reflect a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan since 2021.
- Iran deported 1.1 million Afghans in 2025 and set a year-end deadline for undocumented migrants.
