Iran War Disrupts Aid Deliveries

Iran war began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes. Tehran retaliated by attacking Gulf infrastructure and restricting Hormuz traffic. Shipping rates from India, Pakistan, and China increased 18%. Transport costs for aid from Dubai to Sudan and Chad doubled to $1.87M. Rerouting adds 25 days to delivery times. UNHCR warns 23% of $8.5B budget is funded. Prolonged disruption and higher fuel costs will constrain aid
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