WHO ready to support Iran in providing healthcare to refugees

TEHRAN – Recognizing the heavy burden imposed by Afghan refugees on Iran's health system, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced readiness to support the country despite the organization’s limited budget.

UNHCR lauds medical services provided to refugees in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Following a visit to Al-Zahra hospital in Isfahan province, Yumiko Takashima, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has commended the medical services provided to Afghan refugees.

Iran has no capacity to host illegal refugees: interior minister

TEHRAN – Referring to the two million undocumented foreign nationals residing in the country, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni highlighted that Iran has no capacity to host these refugees.

Ministry of Interior, UNICEF promote co-op on refugees

TEHRAN – The head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, have discussed ways for enhancing collaborations in different sectors including health, education, nutrition, and natural hazards to improve living conditions of refugees.

Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says he has instructed his foreign minister to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate impacted Palestinians to Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, according to Reuters news agency.

Over 6 million Afghan nationals residing in Iran

TEHRAN – According to the head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, a total of 6.1 million authorized and unauthorized Afghan nationals are living in the country.

ICRC ready to support refugee students in Iran

TEHRAN –Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide educational support for refugee children.

WFP determined to support Iran in hosting refugees

TEHRAN –Maysaa Alghribawy, the new representative of the World Food Program (WFP) in Iran, has announced the organization’s commitment to supporting Iran as one the biggest refugee hosting countries.

Illegal refugees to be expelled from Semnan province in a year

TEHRAN –By the end of the next Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 20, 2026), all undocumented foreign nationals in Semnan province will be dispatched to their home countries.

Finland to continue supporting Iran in providing services to refugees

TEHRAN – The Finnish ambassador to Tehran, Yani Johannes Rayana, has announced readiness to continue cooperation with Iran to support refugees, highlighting the need for more joint efforts in this regard.

Some 4,000 authorized Afghans enter Iran daily

TEHRAN –Nearly 4,000 Afghans with valid passports enter the country every day, according to an official with the National Organization for Migration.

Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.

One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated

TEHRAN – Iran is planning to send over a total of 1,000 Afghan prisoners back to their home country within the next two months.

Iran may rethink refugee policies if global support is not enough

TEHRAN – In case the international community refrains from taking responsibility and fairly sharing the burden of hosting refugees, the Islamic Republic of Iran will probably revise its immigration policies, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, an official with the National Organization for Migration, has said.

UNHCR provides support for Iran’s refugee-inclusive health policies

TEHRAN – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated a consignment of essential medical equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) to enhance the quality of healthcare services for both refugees and communities that generously host them.

UNHCR praises Iran's commitment to refugee welfare

TEHRAN- The officer overseeing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran has praised the nation for its generous hospitality towards refugees. 

Organization for immigrant and refugee rights to take shape

TEHRAN – The establishment of a national organization responsible for protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees is in the final stages, the deputy chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has said.

Japan, UNHCR enhance healthcare, education for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN –Japan’s contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran boosts the country’s policies that allow Afghan refugees access to education and healthcare services.

Foreign nationals can benefit from banking services: official

TEHRAN – Concerning the implementation of deposit plan for foreign nationals, they can benefit from different banking services, the head of the National Organization for Migration has said.

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Iran’s generous support for refugees

TEHRAN –Each year, World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20 to honor people who have been forced to flee due to conflict, violence, or persecution.

WFP releases May report on Iran  

TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of May.

EU funds WFP to help support refugees in Iran   

TEHRAN – The European Union (EU) has provided €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to assist the World Food Program (WFP) in supporting refugees in Iran.

Over 40 projects to be implemented to organize foreign nationals

TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration is planning to implement an inclusive plan encompassing 40 projects to organize foreign nationals and refugees.

Refugees to be provided with health insurance

TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration, and Salamat Health Insurance Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide health insurance services for legal foreign nationals.

UNHCR funds free health coverage for some 200,000 refugees

TEHRAN – About 200,000 foreign nationals in the country have been provided with free health insurance with the financial support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the managing director of Iran Health Insurance Organization has said.

UNICEF, UNHCR team up to support Iran’s inclusive refugee policies 

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed a letter of understanding (LOU) to support the Iranian government’s response to the growing needs of refugees.

Over 500,000 illegal Afghans deported

TEHRAN – Some 520,000 illegal Afghan migrants have been deported through the Dogharon border in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province.