Iraq — Update on Cross-border Mobility and Internal Displacement in Iraq (18 May 2026)

Countries: Iraq, Iran (Islamic Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. Regional tensions persist following escalatory military activity in and around the Islamic Republic of Iran since late February 2026. While a fragile ceasefire has remained in place since 8 April, Iraq continues to face cross-border impacts linked to broader regional instability. These dynamics further exacerbate pre-existing vulnerabilities associated with Iraq’s complex security environment and protracted displacement linked to the conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This update addresses concerns around the effects hostilities have on displacement and cross-border mobility. IOM Iraq continuously monitors displacement and cross-border movements to provide timely and actionable data to support operational planning, preparedness and humanitarian response.

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