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Deccan Herald
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Afghan refugees caught in crossfire as Iran-Israel hostilities increase deportations
Asghari, 35, is among tens of thousands of Afghans whom Iran has deported home in the past few weeks, in the fallout of a conflict the United Nations says risks further destabilising Afghanistan, already battling a humanitarian crisis.
Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox KABUL - Afghan citizen Enayatullah Asghari watched dismayed after Israel and Iran launched strikes on each other last month, as the Gulf nation where he had sought refuge turned more hostile, work on Tehran building sites dried up and he was accused of spying. Asghari, 35, is among tens of thousands of Afghans whom Iran has deported home in the past few weeks, in the fallout of a conflict the United Nations says risks further destabilising Afghanistan, already battling a humanitarian crisis. "It is hard to even find a place to rent, and if you find one, the price is unaffordable ... and there is no work at all," Asghari said at the end of his family's long journey back to western Afghanistan. He said he had no idea what to do next in his home country, marooned in international isolation since the Islamist Taliban militia took over in 2021. The United Nations refugee agency estimates Iran deported home an average of more than 30,000 Afghans each day during the war, up 15-fold from about 2,000 earlier. "We've always striven to be good hosts, but national security is a priority, and naturally illegal nationals must return," Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday. That did not mean expulsion, however, but rather a return to their homeland, the spokesperson added, without mention of a hunt for spies. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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Before a ceasefire was struck last week in their 12-day war, Iran and Israel traded strikes, which the U.S. joined with an attack on Iran's uranium-enrichment facilities. On national security grounds, Iran had already been cracking down this year on foreign nationals, including Afghans, but stepped up its efforts during the conflict, deported Afghans and humanitarian officials said in interviews. Iranian authorities estimated about 2.6 million Afghans were living in the country without legal documentation in 2022, following the fall of Kabul as U.S.-led foreign forces withdrew. "They saw us as suspected spies and treated us with contempt," Asghari said. "From ordinary people to the police and the government, they were always saying you Afghans are our first enemies, you destroyed us from inside." CONCERN OVER PUSHBACK In an interview, Arafat Jamal, the UNHCR representative for Afghanistan, said he was concerned about the pushback, as anger at the strikes could have spilled over on Afghans in Iran. "They have undergone a very frightening war, we understand that but we also feel that perhaps the Afghans are being scapegoated and some of the anger is being taken out on them," he told Reuters in Kabul. He warned of increasing concern of a "pefect storm" brewing for Afghanistan as neighbouring Pakistan also pushed back displaced Afghans in a huge repatriation drive begun in 2023. Compounding Afghanistan's woes, its economy, crippled by sanctions on the banking sector since the Taliban took over, now faces severe aid cuts by Western capitals, he added. "This is a recipe for a great amount of instability in the region for sure," said Jamal. UNHCR's Afghanistan operations have received less than a quarter of the funding needed this year. Afghanistan's aid program has shrunk to just $538 million from $3.2 billion three years ago. More than 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan this year, often with just the clothes on their backs and any belongings they could carry. Iran says it will keep up the action on illegal immigrants. "We have legal migrants, many of them poets, writers, doctors, skilled workers and don't want to push everyone out," the government spokesperson added. "But when it comes to illegals, national policies that have been taken will be implemented." Ahmad Fawad Rahimi, 26, said he had a valid work visa for Iran but decided to return last month as his family worried about the war. En route he was picked up and placed in a detention camp, where he said inmates received little food and water, had their mobile telephones taken from them during their stay and were then charged high prices for transport across the border. "Before the war, at least we would receive a warning the first time, and on the second arrest we would be deported," he said. "But now we are all treated as spies. They say Afghans have sided with their enemies and must go back." REUTERS
Metro
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Britney Spears deletes her Instagram after most bizarre rant yet
Britney Spears is no longer on Instagram – with some speculating her ex Sam Asghari's recent comments have something to do with it (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Britney Spears has vanished from Instagram following what may be her most unfiltered rant to date. The pop icon's Instagram page, once a chaotic but direct line to her 40 million followers, disappeared on Friday, with her profile link now redirecting to a message that simply reads: 'Sorry, this page isn't available.' The departure from the platform comes without any warning or explanation, but just days after the Toxic singer unleashed a blistering tirade aimed at two of her ex-partners, accusing them of cruelty. 'I dated two f****** complete a**holes,' she wrote in a now-deleted post. 'I realized I loved their dogs more than them and I think it's because their dogs bowed to me every time I entered the room!!!' Without naming names, Spears, 43, described the men as 'cruel humans' who failed to acknowledge her or even hold her hand during their years-long relationships. Britney's Instagram departure comes after a rant about her exes (Picture: Instagram/@britneyspears) She has become known for her frequent Instagram posts, particularly those in which she dances (Picture: Instagram) 'I choose animals over people anyday!!! I'm so turned off by humanity and the way people have literally … I have no words!!!' Some have speculated that the rant was in response to a series of recent interviews given by her third ex-husband, actor and fitness trainer Sam Asghari, who spoke publicly about the highs and lows of their short-lived marriage. The couple split in 2023 after just 14 months, with Asghari recently admitting their very public relationship boosted his career, but also complicated his life. 'When you're in such a public relationship, that gives you that platform,' Asghari told Page Six. 'It sort of gave me that platform for who I am.' He also acknowledged that being known primarily as Spears' husband made some casting directors hesitate, calling the experience 'a double-edged sword.' Asghari recently spoke out on how his marriage to Britney helped and hurt his career (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) The pop singer has made sudden exits from Instagram several times in the past(Picture:) In a separate podcast interview earlier this month, Asghari claimed he had pushed for a prenuptial agreement before marrying Spears in 2022, to protect her amid what he described as a lifetime of being exploited. 'It's very sad,' he said. 'I wanted to make sure that I'm the person that didn't do that.' Fans quickly connected the dots between Spears' angry outburst and Asghari's recent comments, though she never named him directly – nor her other unnamed ex, speculated to be one of her previous high-profile partners. Spears, who shares sons Sean Preston, 19, and Jayden James, 18, with second husband Kevin Federline, has deactivated her Instagram multiple times in recent years. Often, she's gone dark following criticism, media attention, or what appears to be emotional distress. Whether this latest exit from Instagram is temporary or a longer-term break remains to be seen. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: What is going on between Miley Cyrus' brother and Brenda Song after his shocking claims? Arrow MORE: Kanye West leaves Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial after 40 minutes
India Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sam Asghari debuts romance with Brooke Irvine at LGBTQ+ Hotel Opening
Model and actor Sam Asghari, 31, had a sunny weekend retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with his girlfriend Brooke Irvine. The pair made their first public appearance together at the grand opening of The Tryst, an upscale boutique hotel welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors, on April 25, and Irvine appeared on the red carpet, followed by a vibrant drag brunch the next day. Irvine, previously a competitive cheerleader and currently a real estate agent, has been dating Asghari since late on the red carpet, Asghari voiced his continued support for the LGBTQ+ community. "I'm here celebrating all colors of the rainbow. This community will always have a special place in my heart. I'm glad to be an ally because they know what love means", he told added, "Love is for everybody — it's universal. I'm thankful for the chance to stand with and celebrate this community."Celebrity Guests and Surprise PerformanceThe night attracted many celebrities, including a special musical guest appearance by Demi Lovato, who sang her popular "Cool for the Summer" during a spectacular fireworks Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Chrishell Stause, Erika Jayne, Sonja Morgan, Cynthia Bailey, Antoni Porowski, and Chris Appleton were among the stars who attended the appearance with Irvine comes nearly a year after finalizing his divorce from pop icon Britney Spears in May 2024. The former couple tied the knot in June 2022 and parted ways in August made the relationship official on Instagram for the first time on New Year's Day of 2025 when she posted loving photos with the hashtag, "Happy New Year to All."Also Read: Binge-worthy alert: 7 must-see Netflix series
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sam Asghari finds new love after Britney Spears divorce: meet Brooke Irvine
twitter Sam Asghari, the actor and fitness trainer who was previously married to Britney Spears, seems to have moved on with a new relationship. As reported by Pinkvilla, Asghari is now dating Brooke Irvine, a former champion cheerleader who has transitioned into a career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles. During the opening weekend of The Tryst Puerto Vallarta in Mexico on April 25, Asghari spoke a little about his new romance. He mentioned that for him, love is what truly matters now — not the Hollywood lifestyle or the entertainment industry. He emphasized being present in the moment and supporting others. Asghari's marriage to Britney Spears lasted from June 2022 until they separated in July 2023. He officially filed for divorce in August 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in May 2024, and by December 2024, both were declared legally single. Interestingly, just a day after becoming legally single, Asghari's relationship with Irvine became public. According to a Us Weekly report, Asghari had spent some time focusing on himself after his split from Spears. Friends described Irvine as a "normal girl" and shared that Asghari seemed genuinely happy in the relationship. The couple made their red carpet debut on April 25, 2025. Asghari explained that they attended not because it was the "perfect time" but simply to support a good cause. While at the event, he also praised the LGBTQ+ community, stressing that love should not be limited by gender or race. Brooke Irvine has mostly kept her personal life away from the spotlight. Her LinkedIn profile shows that she was a competitive cheerleader who won back-to-back All-Star World Championships in 2017 and 2018 as part of the Cali Black Ops team. In August 2023, she shifted her career focus to real estate, specializing in luxury rentals in areas like Westwood, Brentwood, and Bel Air. She even closed a property sale worth $1.3 million in September 2024. Rumors about their relationship started when the two were first spotted together at an amfAR benefit event in Las Vegas in November 2024. After that, they were seen together in everyday settings like a Home Goods store, a dog park, and Los Angeles International Airport. On January 1, 2025, Asghari made things official by sharing five photos of himself with Irvine on Instagram. The pictures showed them enjoying time at the beach and getting dressed up for an event, with the caption, "Happy New Year to All." Earlier, Asghari had told PEOPLE magazine that he was ready to move on and stay positive. He said it was important to stay grounded and to focus on the truth.
