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Iranian Asylum Seeker’s 15-Year Struggle to Remain in the UK

Mostafa Rahmani fights for 15 years to stay in the UK, claiming he faces arrest in Iran. The Home Office denies his asylum claim.

Editorial Desk

July 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Mostafa Rahmani, an Iranian national, has spent 15 years battling to remain in the United Kingdom, asserting that he faces arrest and detention if returned to Iran. The UK Home Office has rejected his asylum application.

Rahmani arrived in the UK seeking refuge, citing significant risks should he be repatriated. Despite his prolonged efforts — and appeals, the Home Office maintains its decision to deny his claim.

“My dreams for my life are all gone,” Rahmani stated, expressing his despair over the ongoing struggle.

The case underscores the complexities and challenges faced by asylum seekers in the UK, highlighting the stringent criteria and processes involved in asylum claims.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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