According to the United Nations, Iran is the country that hosts the largest number of refugees on its territory and has many immigrants living there, including millions of Afghans (4.5 million according to government sources) and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis.
refugees in Iran
added He “The recent escalation of the conflict is putting refugees and their host communities in Iran in a difficult situation,” said UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch during a press briefing in Geneva. “They are facing security and psychological problems, the risk of losing their jobs, and an urgent need for shelter.”
that “UNHCR humanitarian colleagues have prepared an emergency response plan for refugees to assist 1.8 million refugees (including Afghans), as well as one million people in the host communities who are also affected by the escalating conflict.”
$80 million
The goal is to urgently raise $80 million to respond to “emergency humanitarian needs between March and May 2026.”
A spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said, “The conflict has cast a shadow over national social structures, and needs are growing.”
He added, “We must not forget that most Afghan refugees in Iran live in urban centers, and everyone is affected. We receive thousands of calls daily from desperate Afghans seeking support and assistance.”
