In 2025, the United States government prioritized the deportation of Iranian nationals during a period of coordinated military strikes against Iran conducted alongside Israel. Despite official calls for Iranian civilians to evacuate major cities ahead of the bombings, the administration proceeded with the removal of Iranian immigrants residing in the United States.
The policy created a contradiction between the administration's public safety messaging to the Iranian population and its domestic enforcement actions. The deportations occurred while the U.S. was actively engaged in military operations targeting Iranian territory.
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