"The attack launched on February 28 by the U.S. and Israel on Iran and Lebanon has caused the forced displacement of at least 767,700 people in those countries, according to estimates released on Tuesday by the United Nations' refugee agency (UNHCR), and has left some 14.1 million people who were already refugees in the region in a situation of extreme vulnerability."
"Iran, which for decades has been a lifeline for the world's largest refugee population, is now teetering on the brink of collapse, leaving millions of Afghans unprotected. At the same time, the strikes on Lebanon has sown panic and driven thousands of families to cross the border into a devastated Syria."
"The vulnerability of millions of people is further exacerbated by a lack of financial resources. In 2025, global funding for humanitarian aid contracted by 30%, including the closure of US-funded programs that President Donald Trump ordered canceled."
The Middle East faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis following military strikes on Iran and Lebanon on February 28, displacing over 767,700 people and intensifying vulnerability for 14.1 million existing refugees. Iran, historically hosting the world's largest refugee population, faces potential collapse, leaving millions of Afghans unprotected. Strikes on Lebanon have driven thousands into devastated Syria. The crisis is compounded by a 30% contraction in global humanitarian funding for 2025, including cancellation of U.S.-funded programs. The UN warns of escalating protection needs, further internal displacement risks, and potential cross-border flows. Host communities face mounting pressure as humanitarian capabilities diminish.
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