WFP Iran Country Brief, May 2026 (Reporting period: April 2026)

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Iraq Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. IN NUMBERS 34, 818 people assisted in April (51% female) 321. 078 mt food distributed April USD 194, 506 cash transferred April USD 20. 7 required in the next six months (May – October2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS Despite the escalation in the region, WFP remains steadfast in its commitment to the people it serves. The operation in Iran continues without disruption, with teams on the ground ensuring uninterrupted delivery of food and cash assistance to the most vulnerable refugees residing in settlements. As part of the ongoing inclusion of 7, 000 newly referred refugees, 829 refugees were added to the wheat flour recipient list in April, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 1, 600 since March 2026, with additional eligible individuals expected to be incorporated progressively. The Center for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs (CAFIA) paused the documentation processing temporarily due to the escalation but the administrative processing has now resumed.

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