Iran Hosts Millions of Refugees, with Afghans Forming the Majority
Large Numbers of Afghans and Iraqis Seek Refuge in Iran
According to official figures, Iran currently hosts approximately 800,000 refugees, of which 780,000 are Afghan nationals and 20,000 are Iraqis. It is estimated that as many as 2 million people, including refugees and refugee-like populations, currently reside in Iran.
Decades of Influx from Afghanistan
For decades, Afghanistan has served as a source of refugees fleeing conflict and economic hardships. The ongoing Taliban insurgency has led to a significant increase in the number of Afghan refugees seeking refuge in Iran.
Iran's Role as a Refugee-Hosting Nation
Iran has a long history of hosting refugees, with the number of refugees and refugee-like populations estimated to exceed 34 million. This makes Iran the second largest refugee-hosting nation in the world, after Turkey.
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