‘If there is peace, I will return’: People flee US-Israeli bombing of Iran

Al Jazeera
March 10, 2026
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People are fleeing U.S.-Israeli bombing in Iran, seeking refuge across the Turkish border.

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Iranians and foreign workers are fleeing the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, seeking refuge across the Turkish border. Reports indicate individuals are crossing into Turkiye through snowy conditions to escape the ongoing conflict. This displacement highlights the immediate humanitarian impact of the military actions in the region. The situation underscores the escalating tensions and the direct consequences for civilian populations in Iran.

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