Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 12, 2026 at 03:29 PM

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According to the UN, up to 3.2 million people have been displaced in Iran since the US and Israel launched attacks on February 28, 2026. The UNHCR reports that those displaced are primarily fleeing from Tehran and other major urban areas towards the north and rural areas seeking safety. The UN expects the number of displaced people to rise as hostilities continue, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. As of March 12, 2026, over 1,300 people have been killed in the attacks. While the US and Israel claim to be targeting military and nuclear infrastructure, Iran reports that civilian sites, including hospitals, have also been attacked.

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Ali Jafarian 50% Ayaki Ito 60% UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 70% United States ×380% Israel ×380% Iran ×5100%

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