Latest News
Iran to grant long-term residency to Afghan refugees
Speaking to Iranian media, Mahmoudi emphasized that this support applies to individuals who meet legal and ethical requirements and have no criminal or security records.
Morteza Mahmoudi, a member of Iran’s parliamentary committee on internal affairs, announced that Afghan refugees with over 30 years of residence in Iran, along with their second and third-generation descendants, will receive long-term residency under official government support.
Speaking to Iranian media, Mahmoudi emphasized that this support applies to individuals who meet legal and ethical requirements and have no criminal or security records.
He stated, “These individuals are an integral part of Iran’s social and economic fabric, and our approach toward them is humanitarian, civilizational, and supportive—not temporary or security-focused.”
The announcement comes as the Iranian Parliament finalizes the National Immigration Organization bill, raising hopes for a fair and systematic resolution of Afghan refugees’ status in the country.