Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  SAM McNEIL and SERRA YEDIKARDESMarch 14, 2026 at 03:23 PM
Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war

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Following bombings near her home in Golestan, Iran, Merve Pourkaz, a 32-year-old hairdresser, traveled to the Kapikoy border crossing in Turkey in early March 2026. She hopes to find safety in the Turkish city of Van. Pourkaz journeyed nearly 1,500 kilometers seeking refuge from the war. She expressed uncertainty about her future, stating she would stay in Van until the war ends, but might return to Iran if it doesn't. The Associated Press reported on Pourkaz's situation as she waited at the border crossing.

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