UN agency says up to 3.2 million displaced by Iran war

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by Sarah Davis
March 12, 2026
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The UN agency estimates 3.2 million people in Iran are displaced by the ongoing war.

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The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) estimates that 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced due to ongoing military operations. The UNHCR stated this figure on Thursday, attributing the displacement to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country. These millions have been forced to leave their homes amid the conflict.

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