IOM: Over 6M Afghans Returned From Iran, Pakistan Since 2023 Ebadullah.Ebadi Thu, 06/18/2026 - 03:06 Author Hadia Ziaei Afghanistan The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 6.04 million Afghan citizens returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan between September 2023 to May 2026. According to the report, beyond changing patterns of population movement, the scale and speed of this return wave have created significant challenges for reintegration and strengthening long-term resilience in Afghanistan. The organization emphasized that effective reintegration strategies and timely support are essential for enhancing community resilience and the absorption capacity of host communities.