UNHCR Afghanistan Situation Regional Update July 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Operational Update Afghanistan’s operating environment in July remained fluid, as large-scale returns from Pakistan and Iran continued alongside heightened regional tensions and insecurity in several parts of the country. Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions escalated during the first half of the month amid reported armed clashes, shelling and airspace violations alo