Strait of Hormuz Blockade: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding The war torn region of Afghanistan is facing a perfect storm of crises, with the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off trade and aid supplies for Afghanistan, leaving thousands of malnourished mothers and children without access to life saving nutrition.
The United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) has seen its transportation costs skyrocket due to the blockade.