A major conflict involving Iran would not only reshape geopolitics in the Middle East – it could also trigger a new refugee crisis across the region and beyond. Iran sits at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Middle East and South Asia, meaning large-scale displacement could quickly spill into neighbouring countries and potentially toward Europe. And with a population of 90 million, even if a relatively small fraction of people decides to leave, the impact would be considerable. The European Union’s (EU) asylum agency has already warned of a migration influx of “unprecedented magnitude” towards the bloc. UNHCR’s Global Spokesperson Biabar Baloch joins NDTV’s Arjun Samar Mahendran for this exclusive conversation.
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