Due to oil price volatility caused by the conflict involving Iran, NGOs warn that vital aid, including food and medicine, is being blocked or delayed. Humanitarian groups are now advocating for a protected corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure aid reaches vulnerable populations.

<p>Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs</p><p>The 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.</p><p>Now aid organisations are calling for a “humanitarian corridor” to be opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs.</p> <a href...