TEHRAN, Iran — A second flight carrying Iranians deported from the United States has left America, Iranian officials said, as Washington reportedly planned to send hundreds of prisoners back to the Islamic Republic.

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Iranian officials say a second flight carrying deported Iranians has left the United States

Washington reportedly plans to send hundreds back to Iran

The deportations come amid high tensions following U.S. bombings of Iranian nuclear sites during Tehran's war with Israel in June

Activists are concerned about deportees returning to Iran, where the government has been cracking down on intellectuals and increasing executions

The U.S. government has not acknowledged the deportation flight

The deportations come as tensions remain high between Iran and th

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