The fate of Afghan refugees in Iran

It remains unclear whether Pezeshkian’s government would formulate a dedicated refugee policy.

As Iran’s President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, continues to receive congratulatory calls from global leaders, he is due to hold discussions with foreign counterparts from July 8, with a swearing-in before the Parliament not scheduled before the first week of August. This does not seem to prevent senior Iranian diplomats from supporting Pezeshkian’s policies (from engaging the West to Afghan refugees, which was a focal point of discussion during the elections).