US EditionUNHCR Reports Up to 3.2 Million Displaced in Iran Amid Middle East Conflict
UNHCR estimates 600,000 to 1 million Iranian households displaced, many fleeing Tehran and major cities for rural and northern regions amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.
- UNHCR on Thursday reported up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28, based on preliminary assessments published March 14th, 2026.
- United States and Israel launched attacks on February 28, striking civilian infrastructure including schools, hospitals, and water or energy facilities, triggering widespread displacement in Iran.
- Reports show nearly 20,000 civilian buildings have been affected, and 'Between 600,000 and one million Iranian households are now temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of the ongoing conflict,' said Ayaki Ito.
- UNHCR is adapting its response with national authorities, urging protection and access, stating 'UNHCR emphasises the urgent need to protect civilians, maintain humanitarian access, and ensure borders remain open to those seeking safety, in line with international obligations'.
- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees said, 'This figure is likely to continue rising as hostilities persist, marking a worrying escalation in humanitarian needs,' amid nearly 25 million displaced and oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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US/Israel-Iran War (Day 14): 3.2 million people displaced in Iran
At least 3.2 million people have been displaced in Iran since the US and Israeli joint strike began on 28 February. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 14): 3.2 million people displaced in Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While the war in the Middle East is raging, a bunch of figures are falling. 3.2: in millions, displaced people in Iran; 634: the number of killed in Lebanon; 11: Israeli deaths; 7: American soldiers killed...
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