Four million people displaced in conflict between Iran and Israel

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At least 3 million Iranians and 1 million Lebanese have been forced from their homes due to US-Israeli attacks. The conflict has resulted in over 1,500 deaths in Iran, with estimates suggesting this number may be conservative.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), approximately 3.2 million people – around 3% of Iran’s population – have been displaced within the country since US-Israeli strikes began on February 28. Aid agencies and countries bordering Iran are preparing for a potential refugee crisis as civilians flee the violence.

Cross-border flows have been limited, with most arrivals being Afghan returnees from Iran or traders entering Pakistan. In Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan, borders remain stable, while Iraq has seen small-scale returns and 325 Iranian nationals crossing the border.

In Iran, over 85,176 civilian sites have been damaged since the war began, including 282 healthcare facilities, 600 schools, and 64,583 homes. In Tehran, nearly 14,000 residential units have been damaged, with at least 6,000 people accommodated in municipal hotels.

The conflict has also led to a displacement crisis in Lebanon, where over 1 million people – around 18% of the population – have been displaced since February 28. The Norwegian Refugee Council reports that Israel’s sweeping evacuation orders now cover more than 1,470 square kilometers, or about 14% of the country’s territory.

According to the International Organization for Migration, the total number of registered displaced people in Lebanon has reached 1,049,328, with 132,742 residing in collective shelters. Many families have been unable to secure accommodation and are spending nights on streets or in public spaces due to the rapid pace of displacement.

In Syria, over 125,000 people from Lebanon have crossed the border as of March 17, with nearly half being children. Most are Syrian nationals, while about 7,000 Lebanese have also made the journey.

Source: Al Jazeera