Millions of migrants in the Middle East caught in the middle of the war in Iran

NPR | By Hosts

Published March 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM PDT

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As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf are caught up in the ongoing conflict, adding to their already vulnerable existence.

Millions of migrants in the Middle East caught in the middle of the war in Iran

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