Iran-Afghanistan - Returns Emergency Response #32 (as of 1 August 2026)

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic. Context On 20 March 2025, headcount slips for an estimated 2 million Afghans in Iran expired, after which the Government introduced a regularization and return scheme, requiring slip holders to undergo assessments to determine whether they can remain. Since then, returns have increased significantly.