Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran is host to one of the largest and most protracted refugee situations in the world, having provided asylum to refugees for over forty years.
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Key statistics
3.7 million
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
3.4 million
people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan and Iraq
$140 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in the Islamic Republic of Iran are sustained
The Islamic Republic of Iran hosts one of the largest and most protracted refugee situations in the world, having provided asylum to refugees - primarily from Afghanistan and Iraq - for over four decades.
As of 2024, UNHCR identified that approximately 3.7 million forcibly displaced people of various documentation statuses reside in Iran, making it the largest refugee-hosting country globally. This includes registered refugees as well as undocumented Afghans and Afghan passport holders. Following the developments in Afghanistan in 2021, hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers have also arrived in Iran in search of protection.
Guided by the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, UNHCR works with the Government of Iran to implement inclusive policies that enable refugees to access education, healthcare, and livelihoods. In parallel, UNHCR supports the delivery of emergency assistance to newly arrived asylum-seekers.
Despite growing needs, opportunities for durable solutions, such as voluntary repatriation or resettlement, remain limited. UNHCR continues to advocate for greater international responsibility-sharing in support of Iran’s long-standing commitment to refugee protection.
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Street Address:
UNHCR OR Tehran-Iran, No.3, East Emdad St., North Shiraz Ave., Vanak Sq., Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), 19917-75941 Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Mailing Address:
No 3, East Emdad Street,, North Shiraz Ave, Vanak Sq, 1991775941 Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Phone:
+98 21 429 39
Fax:
+98 21 89 349 900
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +3.3
Working hours
- Monday: 8:00 - 16:15
- Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:15
- Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:15
- Thursday: 8:00 - 16:15
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 8:00 - 16:15
The UNHCR Head of Field Office at Dogharun
Street and mailing address:
Ansar Camp, Dogharoun, Taybad,, Dogharoun, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Phone:
+98 529 425 7355 57
Fax:
+98 529 427 3358
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +3.3
Working hours
- Monday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Thursday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 8:30 - 16:00
The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office at Kerman
Street Address:
42, Hezar-o-Yekshab Ave, Jomhouri Islami Blvd, (In the corner of the third alley), Kerman, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Mailing Address:
42, Hezar-o-Yekshab Ave, Jomhouri Islami Blvd, 7618653588 Kerman, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Phone:
+98 34 32477794
Fax:
+98 34 32477746
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +3.3
Working hours
- Monday: 08:00 - 16:15
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:15
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:15
- Thursday: 08:00 - 16:15
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 08:00 - 16:15
The UNHCR Sub-Office at Shiraz
Street and mailing address:
Podonak Street, Shiraz, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Phone:
+98 711 722 9690
Fax:
+98 711 722 9690 Ext 290
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +3.3
Working hours
- Monday: 08:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 16:00
- Thursday: 08:30 - 16:00
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 08:30 - 16:00
The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office at Mashhad
Street Address:
45, Sajjad Blvd, 9187713994, Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Mailing Address:
P.O.BOX 91775 - 1876, Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Phone:
+98 511 768 5081
Fax:
+98 511 768 3017
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +3.3
Working hours
- Monday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Thursday: 8:30 - 16:00
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 8:30 - 16:00
