{"id":28606,"date":"2025-02-26T22:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T19:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/iran-repatriates-130-prisoners-from-iraq-under-bilateral-transfer-agreement\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T22:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T19:16:56","slug":"iran-repatriates-130-prisoners-from-iraq-under-bilateral-transfer-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsonews.com\/en\/iran-repatriates-130-prisoners-from-iraq-under-bilateral-transfer-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran repatriates 130 prisoners from Iraq under bilateral transfer agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5399624.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"summary\">TEHRAN \u2013 In a milestone under a bilateral agreement, 130 Iranian prisoners have been repatriated from Iraq to serve the remainder of their sentences closer to home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The transfer carried out through the Mehran border crossing, marks a pivotal step in the exchange of convicts between Iran and Iraq.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Asghar Jalalian, Deputy Minister of Justice for Human Rights and International Affairs and head of the Convict Transfer Committee, announced the successful operation on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&#8220;This not only aids in the rehabilitation and social reintegration of the prisoners but also lessens the financial and emotional burden on their families,&#8221; Jalalian stated,&#8221; adding that &#8220;reducing the hardships faced by our citizens remains a priority.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Emphasizing the government&#8217;s focus on humanitarian concerns, he added, &#8220;Through international agreements, we aim to facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of Iranian convicts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Jalalian noted that Iran has signed transfer protocols with 29 countries, 23 of which are currently operational.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Since the start of this year, nearly 300 prisoners have been returned, with plans to increase these numbers in the coming year, according to the official.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The deputy minister highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline the process, including diplomatic negotiations and legal cooperation. &#8220;We anticipate even higher numbers in 2026,&#8221; he mentioned, alluding to recent measures aimed at enhancing international legal collaboration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">This successful transfer also underscores the improving relations between Iran and Iraq, signaling a mutual willingness to collaborate on humanitarian issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Looking ahead, Iran&#8217;s Ministry of Justice anticipates an increase in such transfers, bolstered by diplomatic efforts and a focus on human rights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&#8220;Our goal is to bring our citizens home, support their rehabilitation, and strengthen the bonds that tie our communities together,&#8221; Jalalian concluded.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/510261\/Iran-repatriates-130-prisoners-from-Iraq-under-bilateral-transfer\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN \u2013 In a milestone under a bilateral agreement, 130 Iranian prisoners have been repatriated from Iraq to serve the remainder of their sentences closer to home. The transfer carried out through the Mehran border crossing, marks a pivotal step in the exchange of convicts between Iran and Iraq. 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