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

NPR | By Hosts

Published March 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

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.

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