US deportation flight carrying Iranians turned back after Pakistan refuses entry - report
A second attempt to deport Iranian detainees from the US was aborted on Tuesday after Pakistan reportedly refused to receive them
Assessment
Pakistan's refusal to accept a US deportation flight carrying Iranian detainees signals a breakdown in routine diplomatic cooperation on immigration enforcement. The incident marks the second failed attempt, suggesting either a lack of prior coordination or a deliberate policy shift by Islamabad. Watch for whether the US seeks alternative transit routes or faces broader resistance from regional partners.