Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis
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Following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on February 28, 2026, neighboring countries are bracing for a potential refugee crisis. The conflict has already displaced an estimated 3.2 million people within Iran, according to the UNHCR, and killed over 1,400. While border crossings remain relatively low, Iran's neighbors, including Iraq, Turkiye, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, are on high alert due to mounting pressure within Iran, including damaged civilian infrastructure and suspended commercial flights. These nations face their own political, economic, and security challenges as they prepare for a possible influx of refugees. The strikes have been concentrated in western and southwestern Iran, leading to internal displacement towards provinces bordering Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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