Tehran, Aug. 18 -- Iran has announced plans to deport around two million undocumented Afghan migrants, saying the process will be carried out under legal procedures and with respect for human dignity, Khaama Press reported.

Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, said on Monday that a new program is underway to return Afghan nationals who do not possess legal documents. "A new program is underway to return around two million undocumented Afghan nationals to their country with dignity and respect," Momeni told reporters in Mashhad, according to Khaama Press.

He said the first phase will focus on undocumented Afghans who entered Iran without proper legal permits. Stressing that managing such a large community requires cooperation, Mome...