Fearing for their safety amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, thousands of Afghan refugees are returning home after decades in exile. The UN estimates that over 4 million Afghans live in Iran, many of whom fled war and persecution. One returnee, Nasima Ghaffari, said, “The war has changed everything. We came back with nothing—no money, no home, just fear and uncertainty.” Reports suggest that some Pakistani refugees are also returning home due to rising security concerns.