Iran has forcibly deported more than one million Afghan nationals in recent months, intensifying a humanitarian crisis along its eastern border as families are left stranded without shelter, legal status, or clear pathways to resettlement.

The expulsions come amid strained relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban government and increasing domestic pressure over the economic and social toll of hosting millions of refugees.

Aid agencies report that many deportees face dire conditions, with limited food, healthcare, or access to safe housing after being dropped at remote border points without warning.