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

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, Unicef 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, hampering aid deliveries. The agency said it was increasingly relying on air freight due to shipping delays.