More than three million people have fled their homes in Iran since the US-Israel-Iran conflict erupted in March 2026, according to UNHCR data. With the war now entering its second month, displaced families across the region face acute shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Wang Guan, UNHCR Lebanon representative Karolina Lindholm Billing described civilians fleeing bombardment in nightclothes: "Entire communities abandon homes with only what they can carry. Children sleep in unfinished buildings without blankets. This is a generational trauma."
The conflict has strained neighboring countries' resources, with Lebanon reporting 400,000 new arrivals this week alone. Iraq's border regions face similar pressures, while humanitarian corridors remain blocked by ongoing airstrikes.
Global markets remain volatile as oil prices surge to $142/barrel – the highest since 2022. Analysts warn prolonged instability could derail Asia's post-pandemic recovery, particularly energy-dependent economies like India and Japan.
International organizations urge immediate ceasefire talks, with China's permanent representative to the UN emphasizing diplomatic solutions during Thursday's Security Council session. The Chinese mainland has pledged $50 million in emergency aid through the Red Cross Society.
