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Iran hosts the largest refugee population in the sub-region, the vast majority from Afghanistan. The country has maintained access to its territory for over four decades, largely providing Afghans with access to national health or education services. The recent military escalation has triggered significant internal population movements: according to the Islamic Republic of Iran, 600,000 to one million households are estimated to have temporarily left their residences due to the conflict. Refugees, other Afghans and host communities in Iran are struggling with concerns for their safety, job loss, psychological distress, and urgent shelter needs. Ongoing conflict and frequent aerial strikes make it harder to move around and reach humanitarian services.