Iran: UNHCR CORE Middle East Situation - as of 19 May 2026

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Overview Escalating hostilities across Asia and the Middle East have led to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation. The affected areas already host 24.3 million forcibly displaced people, many of whom, alongside host communities, face significant protection risks and humanitarian needs.