Eskandar Momeni, the Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said that international aid for immigrants to Iran has decreased significantly.

Momeni said, "We are not anti-immigrant, but the international aid in this field is close to zero and we do not have the possibility to accept immigrants."

On Tuesday, November 12, Eskandar Momeni emphasised on the importance of closing the borders to prevent the entry of undocumented immigrants at the ceremony of introducing the new governor of Kerman.

He said, "Kerman province is suffering from this situation and we are not anti-immigrant, but the international aid in this field is close to zero and it is not possible for us to accept immigrants."

The Minister of Interior of Iran also emphasised that Iranian citizens work in hard jobs, including mines, and with proper planning, more job opportunities will be provided to them.

Earlier, referring to the increase in unemployment in Iran, he asked Afghan immigrants to leave the country.

With the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands of Afghan citizens have migrated to neighbouring countries, especially Iran and Pakistan.

Over the past three years, both countries have deported hundreds of thousands of Afghan migrants.

Iranian authorities have announced that nearly two million illegal Afghan immigrants will be deported from Iran by the end of this year.