Iran: Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond - Situation Report (16 May 2026)

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. SITUATION OVERVIEW Now in its tenth week, the escalation of hostilities across the Middle East and beyond continues to trigger a humanitarian crisis spanning multiple regions in an already fragile context, with significant impact to population mobility, underscoring the criticality of lifesaving humanitarian assistance. Inside the I