Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Key Highlights Since the onset of the military escalation, the Islamic Republic of Iran has reported that up to 3.2 million people have been temporarily displaced internally. UNHCR and partners have assisted over 52,100 Afghan refugees in Iran through helplines, in-person counselling, registration, legal aid, multi-purpose cash assistance, and psychosocial support. In Lebanon, more than 1.05 million people remain internally displaced — 35 per cent of them children — with over 138,500 staying in 678 government-designated collective shelters. ~206,500 Syrians and 36,800 Lebanese nationals have crossed from Lebanon into Syria since the start of the crisis; more than 56,911 individuals indicated an intention to return permanently. Since 28 February 2026, 81,700 Iranian nationals have crossed into Türkiye, while 67,000 have returned between 3 March and 6 April. Movement volumes remain below pre-conflict levels, with crossings largely reflecting routine mobility, family travel, and precautionary movement rather than large-scale displacement. Returns from both Pakistan and Iran to Afghanistan increased by 33.6 % over the past week. Over 77,100 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since the start of the crisis. Cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan (26–29 March) caused civilian casualties, displacement, and disrupted humanitarian access, including at the Landi Kotal transit centre. The Iran Flash Cross-Regional Refugee Preparedness Plan (Flash RRP) was launched on 26 March, requesting USD 80 million to support 2.8 million people in need, including 1.65 million refugees, across six countries over March–May 2026.
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