Will the Iran war trigger a refugee crisis?

Iran launched missiles at Israel, hitting a hospital and injuring at least 32 people, amid escalating conflict and speculation about potential U.S. military involvement. President Trump remains ambiguous about U.S. actions while Iran's leader, Khamenei, rejected calls for surrender, asserting that military intervention would cause significant damage. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot missiles at Israel and hurt people, while the U.S. president is thinking about what to do next. Need More...

Syrians are watching Iranian missile strikes and Israeli interceptions unfold in their skies, yet the new Syrian government has chosen to remain silent, potentially indicating a shift in its regional stance. While both Iran and Israel have historically influenced Syria, the war-weary populace seeks to distance itself from the conflict, preferring to observe rather than engage. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syrians see missiles flying above them from Iran and Israel, but their...

The U.S. maintains significant military presence in the Middle East, with thousands of troops across bases in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Syria, and the UAE, amidst rising tensions following Israel's air campaign against Iran. President Trump is considering U.S. involvement, which could provoke Iranian attacks on American forces already targeted by Iran-aligned groups during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Need More Context? 🔎

Israel initiated its war on Iran on June 13, citing intelligence that Iran had reached a “point of no return” in its nuclear ambitions, which has influenced discussions among its Western allies, including the U.S. However, some Western intelligence agencies are skeptical of the immediacy of the Iranian threat, revealing divisions within the Trump administration regarding the situation. Need More Context? 🔎

Videos on social media reportedly show Maher al-Assad, the younger brother of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in a Moscow cafe, although the video's authenticity remains unverified. Maher, who is wanted for war crimes related to the Syrian civil war, including a 2013 chemical attack, fled to Russia after the conflict ended, while also being implicated in Syria's Captagon drug trade. Need More Context? 🔎

GettySmoke rises from an Israeli attack on Shahran oil depot in Tehran on June 15 Iran and Israel are engaged in escalating attacks, with Israel citing an existential threat from Iran's potential nuclear capabilities as justification. As evacuation efforts in Tehran struggle amidst widespread strikes, the U.S. remains hesitant about direct involvement, while Iran's leadership faces internal division and questions about future opposition dynamics. Need More Context? 🔎