Iran: UNHCR Middle East Situation: Emergency Update #21 as of 7 July 2026

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Since late February, hostilities in Iran and Lebanon have generated humanitarian and protection consequences across the region, including refugee returns in adverse circumstances to Afghanistan and Syria. While diplomatic efforts have contributed to a reduction in large-scale military activity, uncertainty remains high and the situation contin