Iran's Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, recently announced that the Taliban has requested additional time from Iran to manage the repatriation of Afghan immigrants holding permits.
According to Vahidi, a systematic plan is in place to categorise these immigrants: those with permits will receive identification cards, while those lacking permits face deportation.
In a statement to the Mehr news agency on Wednesday, Vahidi mentioned the introduction of a "unique ID" for legally documented immigrants, aiding in their identification. Conversely, undocumented immigrants will be subject to deportation.
Vahidi highlighted that there are approximately five million Afghan immigrants in Iran. He emphasised the need for the Taliban to create suitable conditions, considering Afghanistan's current state, to ensure a smooth return of these immigrants to their homeland.
The Taliban, meanwhile, is grappling with the large-scale deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, involving hundreds of thousands of individuals.
