20 March 2026

Iran: Humanitarian consequences of the escalating conflict

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By 12 March 2026, an estimated 3.2 million Iranians had been temporarily internally displaced following coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s military, nuclear, and strategic infrastructure launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February, marking the beginning of a major regional escalation.

Conflict and violence Displacement