Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says

Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says

March 12, 2026   05:45 pm

The U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced ⁠inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28.

“This figure is likely to continue rising as hostilities ⁠persist, marking a worrying escalation in humanitarian needs,” UNHCR ⁠said in a statement, citing preliminary ⁠assessments based on the number ⁠of uprooted households.

Source: Reuters

--Agencies

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Ada Derana's Indeewari Amuwatte recognized after featuring in ''Her Story, Her Strength'' column (English)

Ada Derana's Indeewari Amuwatte recognized after featuring in ''Her Story, Her Strength'' column (English)

''Rule of law imperative to create a just society.'' - Minister says law must be equal for all (English)

Protests erupt across Sri Lanka against hike in electricity tariffs and fuel prices (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Christians worldwide celebrate Good Friday (English)

Water cuts in Colombo District amid dry weather conditions (English)

Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA (English)