Iran war to leave millions without food, medicine: Int'l aid groups
The Middle East war has severely disrupted global aid efforts, leaving millions without access to food and medicine. International aid groups warn that the humanitarian toll will worsen if the violence continues, with supply chains and shipping routes heavily impacted.
The Middle East war has disrupted aid efforts worldwide. Key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz are closed, and supply chains are impacted. 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. Steep U.S. cuts to foreign aid have already hobbled many aid groups. The war is creating new emergencies, such as in Iran and Lebanon. Aid groups are finding new ways to transport goods, but costs are increasing. The delay puts millions at risk of running out of essential medicines and food.
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