Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's Interior Minister, reiterated that illegal immigrants will be expelled from the country.

Without directly referring to Afghan migrants, Vahidi stated that Iran can no longer accommodate illegal immigrants.

He added, "Unauthorized individuals and those without permits must return, and others should be organized into a plan to contribute to the prosperity of their own country."

As Iran's presidential election approaches, the issue of expelling illegal immigrants remains a significant topic.

Meanwhile, some Afghan migrants in Iran have complained about restrictions on their movement, claiming that Iranian police forcibly expel them.

Akbar Sultani, an Afghan migrant in Iran, said, "Iranian police arrest and expel many Afghans."

Mohammad Khan Mohedzi, a migrant rights activist, stated, "The host country must ensure a dignified return for migrants in accordance with international laws and human dignity."

The Islamic Emirate has called on host countries to treat Afghan migrants lawfully.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said, "There is no country without migrants. There must have been a problem or necessity at that time, and those countries allowed Afghans to stay. Those who still lack documents or are newly arrived should be treated with tolerance."

Previously, some Iranian officials had announced that their country currently hosts over five million Afghan migrants.

The International Organization for Migration reported that from the 2nd to the 8th of this month, more than 72,000 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan.