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April 29, 2026
Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs
TL;DR
- Aid organizations are calling for humanitarian corridors through the Strait of Hormuz due to increased transportation costs and blocked shipping.
- Soaring oil prices are preventing vital medicines and food supplies from reaching people in countries like Sudan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
- The conflict has caused oil prices to peak, reducing global supply and driving up costs for essential goods.
- Funding cuts to foreign aid, combined with increased operational costs, are straining aid agencies' budgets.
- Disruptions are leading to increased food insecurity, with millions more people at risk of hunger.
- The cost of shipping goods and basic food prices have significantly risen in conflict-affected regions like Yemen and Somalia.
- Alternative, longer shipping routes are being used, causing significant delays and increased costs.
- Shortages of fertilizer and fuel are expected to impact planting seasons and crop yields, further worsening food insecurity.
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