Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

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Aid organizations are calling for a humanitarian corridor through the Strait of Hormuz due to increased transportation costs and disruptions caused by the conflict between the US and Iran. These disruptions are hindering the delivery of vital food and medical supplies to vulnerable populations, particularly in Africa, and are straining aid budgets.

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Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOsThe volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most vulnerable people, by slowing or blocking food and medical aid from reaching them. Now aid organisations are calling for a “humanitarian corridor” to be opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs.

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