Iran: UNHCR Middle East Situation: Emergency Update #22 as of 6 August 2026

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. SITUATION OVERVIEW REGIONAL CONTEXT Since late February 2026, hostilities in Iran and Lebanon have caused significant harm for civilians directly affected, while generating humanitarian consequences and elevated protection risks across the region, including refugee returns in adverse circumstances to Afghanistan and Syria. Wh