Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- Iranian authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants, warning citizens that offering housing or employment to them is a punishable legal offense.
Iranian authorities have stepped up efforts to identify and detain undocumented foreign nationals, warning that citizens who shelter or employ such individuals will face legal consequences.
Deputy Police Commander Qassem Rezaei announced the measures during a press conference in Kerman province on Tuesday, August 5. He stated that any form of cooperation with undocumented migrants-including providing housing or employment-constitutes a legal violation under Iranian law.
"Iranian citizens are legally obligated not to offer support to undocument...