The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has called for an immediate de-escalation of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, warning of a potential humanitarian crisis that could endanger millions of refugees.

• 3.5 million refugees in Iran, primarily Afghans, are at risk due to the conflict.
• Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, emphasized the urgency of preventing another refugee crisis.
• The U.S. has announced new sanctions against Iran’s defense sector while European diplomats attempt to mediate talks, highlighting the rapidly narrowing diplomatic window.