Iran has intensified the deportation of Afghan migrants in recent weeks, with reports indicating that many deportees, such as Ghulam Gilani, were not allowed to take their personal belongings when returned to Afghanistan. This escalation has sparked widespread criticism within Iran's civil society, including a statement from a group of Iranian feminist activists condemning the policy as part of a broader campaign of repression and othering. The deportations have raised concerns about the future of Afghan returnees, who face severe poverty and strict restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan. The situation has also drawn international attention, with criticism directed at the Trump administration for ending protected status for Afghan allies in the United States and separating vulnerable families. The deportations remain a contentious issue amid ongoing humanitarian and political challenges.