Iran War Disruption Threatening Delivery of Lifesaving Supplies for Children, UN Says

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's agency warned on Tuesday.Nearly 100 days after the outbreak of the Iran war, heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes has driven up fuel prices and insurance premiums, while congestion at alternative ports has compounded disruptions, ha…

Children's Lifesaving Supplies Threatened by Iran War Disruptions: UN

Shipping delays, soaring transport costs and port congestion are hindering the delivery of critical aid to vulnerable children, UNICEF warns. Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the UN children’s agency has warned. Nearly 100 days after the outbreak of the Iran war, heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes has driven …

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Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday. Nearly 100 days after the outbreak of the Iran war, heightened security around key Gulf shipping routes has driven up fuel prices and insurance premiums. At the same time, congestion at alternative ports has c…