Escalating Crisis: Over 3 Million Displaced in Iran

The UN refugee agency reports that since February 28, up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran due to ongoing conflict. As the situation persists, the UNHCR warns of increasing humanitarian needs, based on assessments tracking uprooted households within the region.

The United Nations refugee agency announced on Thursday that an estimated 3.2 million individuals have been displaced within Iran since the onset of the conflict on February 28.

In a statement, the UNHCR highlighted the potential for this figure to rise further as hostilities continue, pointing to a troubling increase in humanitarian needs.

These findings are based on preliminary assessments of the number of households forced to leave their homes, underscoring the urgency of addressing this humanitarian crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)