[Iran] - Iran repatriates 130 prisoners from Iraq under bilateral transfer agreement

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN In a milestone under a bilateral arrangement, 130 Iranian detainees have actually been repatriated from Iraq to serve the remainder
of their sentences more detailed to home.The transfer performed through the Mehran border crossing, marks a critical action in the exchange
of convicts between Iran and Iraq.Asghar Jalalian, Deputy Minister of Justice for Human Rights and International Affairs and head of the
Convict Transfer Committee, revealed the successful operation on Wednesday
This not only aids in the rehabilitation and social reintegration of the detainees however likewise minimizes the monetary and psychological
problem on their households, Jalalian specified, adding that minimizing the challenges dealt with by our residents stays a top priority
Emphasizing the federal governments concentrate on humanitarian concerns, he included, Through international arrangements, we aim to
facilitate the rehab and reintegration of Iranian convicts
Jalalian noted that Iran has signed transfer protocols with 29 countries, 23 of which are currently operational.Since the start of this
year, nearly 300 detainees have been returned, with plans to increase these numbers in the coming year, according to the official.The deputy
minister highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the procedure, consisting of diplomatic settlements and legal cooperation
We anticipate even greater numbers in 2026, he mentioned, alluding to current measures focused on enhancing global legal
collaboration.This successful transfer also underscores the enhancing relations between Iran and Iraq, signaling a shared determination to
work together on humanitarian issues.Looking ahead, Irans Ministry of Justice anticipates an increase in such transfers, bolstered by
diplomatic efforts and a focus on human rights
Our goal is to bring our citizens home, support their rehabilitation, and strengthen the bonds that connect our neighborhoods together,
Jalalian concluded.