Geneva, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - UN says 100,000 fled Tehran in first two days of war

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2026-03-04

The United Nations on Wednesday said an estimated 100,000 people fled Tehran in the first two days of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and March 1. "In Iran, an estimated 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days following the attacks," UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said in a situation report. "Latest reports indicate no increase in cross-border movements linked to recent events. The situation at the Islam Qala border cros......

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