US deports 120 Iranians back to Tehran in Trump immigration crackdown

Uncommon instance of cooperation between the two countries reportedly came after months of talks

The US has deported 120 Iranians under an expulsion campaign that raises fears over the potential persecution of returnees.

As many as 400 Iranians are being sent back to their home country, according to Hossein Noushabadi, a foreign affairs official.