Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
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The war in the Middle East is hindering aid groups' ability to deliver food and medicine to millions of people in need, with supply chains disrupted and transport costs spiked. The United Nations warns of a 20% cost increase on shipments and delays, exacerbating existing humanitarian crises in countries like Sudan and Somalia.
Aid groups are struggling to deliver food and medicine due to the war in the Middle East. The conflict has cut off vital shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and disrupted supply chains. The World Food Program has tens of thousands of metric tons of food delayed in transit. The International Rescue Committee has $130,000 worth of pharmaceuticals stranded in Dubai. The U.N. Population Fund has delayed sending equipment to 16 countries. Aid groups are being forced to use costlier, more time-consuming routes, adding weeks to delivery times. The war is creating new emergencies, including in Iran and Lebanon, where at least one million people have been displaced.
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