UNHCR Iran: Factsheet - September 2026

Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. The Islamic Republic of Iran is host to one of the largest protracted refugee populations in the world, with 1.65 million forcibly displaced people of different documentation statuses in the country. Iran has generously provided protection and access to services for refugees for over four decades. Within the framework of the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR), UNHCR support