"If they let me, I will stay in Van until the war ends. If the war doesn't end, maybe I'll go back and die. Pourkaz is one of the 3.2 million people in Iran who the U.N. refugee agency estimates have been displaced since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran started. While some are seeking shelter in safer parts of Iran or one of its neighboring countries, others are returning from abroad, heading toward the fighting to protect their families and homes."
"How can I feel safe in Istanbul when my family is living in Iran during the war? said Rabetnezhadfard, explaining that bringing her family to Istanbul wasn't an option because her apartment is small, her brother needs medical care, and life there is expensive. I will not leave Iran until the war ends, she said."
"The U.N. estimates that only about 1,300 Iranians have fled via Turkey each day since the war started, and on some days, more people return to Iran than depart. But Iran's neighbors and Europe are growing increasingly concerned about a possible migration crisis should the war drag on and are making contingency plans."
The U.S.-Israel war has displaced 3.2 million people in Iran, creating complex migration patterns. Some Iranians, like hairdresser Merve Pourkaz, flee to neighboring countries seeking safety, traveling long distances to border crossings. Others, including Leila Rabetnezhadfard, return from abroad to be with their families despite the dangers. Currently, approximately 1,300 Iranians cross into Turkey daily, though some days more people return than leave. Iran's neighboring countries and Europe are preparing contingency plans for a potential migration crisis if the conflict continues. The displacement reflects both the desire for safety and strong family ties keeping many Iranians within the country.
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