This Border Crossing Is One of Iran’s Last Lifelines to the Outside World

AI Briefing

• – Iranians fleeing to Iraq via its border with Turkey and Syria face dire conditions, including overcrowding and COVID-19 concerns.
• – Many are fleeing poverty, persecution, and economic hardship, with some seeking asylum in Europe or the US.
• – Others are returning home, with some expressing fear about the unknown future and the consequences of leaving behind their loved ones.