The return of more than 663 thousand Afghan citizens from Iran in the first ten months of 2026 According to the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in the first 10 months of 2026 more than 663,000 Afghan citizens returned to their country from Iran, of which 564,800 were registered in the statistics of deportees. This report considers economic conditions and regional developments as factors influencing the return of Afghan citizens. The UN also announced the provision of humanitarian aid, support services and essential items to returnees at the Qala and Zaranj border crossings.

The return of more than 663 thousand Afghan citizens from Iran in the first ten months of 2026 According to the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in the first 10 months of 2026 more than 663,000 Afghan citizens returned to their country from Iran, of which 564,800 were registered in the statistics of deportees. This report considers economic conditions and regional developments as factors influencing the return of Afghan citizens. The UN also announced the provision of humanitarian aid, support services and essential items to returnees at the Qala and Zaranj border crossings.