According to information obtained by IranWire, Iranian political activist Iman Asghari has been held in a Georgian Immigration Department detention facility since May 6, 2026, and faces the risk of forced deportation to Iran.
A source close to Asghari’s family told IranWire that he fled Iran and sought refuge in Georgia after receiving threats over his political activities. According to the source, Asghari continued his activism in Georgia, helping organise protest rallies against the Islamic Republic in Tbilisi.
The activist repeatedly visited the Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi to renew his passport but was denied consular services and blocked from entering the building by embassy staff.
The source stated that Asghari subsequently filed a complaint with local police regarding the denial of consular services and passport renewal.
Asghari’s asylum application was rejected at the final stage of review in 2024. Following the conclusion of his asylum process, he remained in Georgia without a defined legal status and was unable to leave the country due to the lack of a valid passport.
Those close to Asghari warn that returning him to Iran could result in his immediate arrest and heavy judicial sentences, given his history of political activism. They are urging an immediate halt to deportation proceedings and a re-examination of his legal case.