Iran war impact on civilians 'profound,' UNHCR chief tells Euronews

UNHCR chief Barham Salih warned that the Iran war’s impact on civilians across the region is “profound” and constitutes a “terrible humanitarian challenge.” The statement highlights elevated geopolitical risk that could prompt risk-off flows, pressure regional economies via refugee and aid burdens, and keep energy/commodity markets sensitive to further escalation.

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UNHCR chief Barham Salih warned that the Iran war’s impact on civilians across the region is “profound” and constitutes a “terrible humanitarian challenge.” The statement highlights elevated geopolitical risk that could prompt risk-off flows, pressure regional economies via refugee and aid burdens, and keep energy/commodity markets sensitive to further escalation.