The War on Iran: Heightened Insecurity and Emigration
Abstract
This commentary article focuses on the potential impact of the recent war on Iran led by Israel and the United States on migration flows from Iran and destinations based on exploration of past emigration patterns. The article particularly looks into population movements from Iran to Turkiye, the immediate western neighbouring country already accommodating a sizeable Iranian diaspora population.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Islamic Studies and History
Turkey's Politics and Society
Diaspora
migration
transnational identity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Migration & Diversity
- Publisher
- Transnational Press London
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 19–33
- Publication date
- 13 April 2026