Iran-Afghanistan - Returns Emergency Response #32 (as of 1 August 2026)

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic. Context On 20 March 2025, headcount slips for an estimated 2 million Afghans in Iran expired, after which the Government introduced a regularization and return scheme, requiring slip holders to undergo assessments to determine whether they can remain. Since then, returns have increased significantly. In 2025, more than 1.9 million Afghans returned or were deporte