Iranian refugees walk with their belongings after crossing the border from Iran to Armenia at a border check point in the southern Armenian town of Meghri, on March 9, 2026, amid the Middle East war.

In 2026, UNHCR estimates that around 1,65 million forcibly displaced people of different documentation statuses reside in Iran, including some 770,000 refugees with Amayesh (758,000 Afghans) and Hoviat cards (12,000 Iraqis).

Executive Summary The 2026 Iran War caused a civilian catastrophe fully corroborated by independent international organizations. Civilian death tolls range between 1,030 and 2,362 — with the true figure difficult to determine given Iran's internet blackout, restricted journalist access, and the fact that approximately 40% of bodies were initially unidentifiable due to the nature of ...

Hengaw - Friday, March 20, 2026 As the war between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran enters its 21st day, the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights expresses grave concern over the rising number of civilian casualties and presents its latest findings.