Iranian migrants arrive at Calais Jungle camp aiming to cross the Channel into Britain
Iranian nationals fleeing the regime amid US strikes have reached the Calais Jungle camp in France, intending to cross the English Channel and settle in the UK. They warn that many more are expected to follow due to the escalating conflict.
Some asylum seekers left Iran before the onset of military actions, but a new wave of migration has been observed within the country. According to The Telegraph, the UK is preparing for a sharp increase in asylum applications from Iranians. In 2023, Iran ranked third in the number of asylum claims after Pakistan and Eritrea.
This trend highlights a deepening humanitarian crisis, and the inflow of migrants to the UK is expected to rise significantly in the near future.
