Young Afghan Couple Found Dead in Tehran Basement Amid Rising Toll on Migrants

KABUL — The bodies of a young Afghan couple have been discovered in the basement of a shop in Qiamdasht, a district in eastern Tehran, amid growing concerns over violence against Afghan migrants and ongoing mass deportations from Iran.

Iranian news agency Rokna reported that the couple was found dead on Sunday night. Initial police investigations suggest they may have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning after entering the basement where a generator was running. The man was reportedly a worker at the shop.