MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues

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Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf, separating Iran from Oman, UAE, and Qatar.

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A satellite photo shows the strategically important shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Friday, May 01, 2026
  • UN News

The strain on food, fuel and aid systems worldwide continues as the the Middle East crisis deepens. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and mounting transport costs are affecting humanitarian operations and access to essential goods far beyond the region. Stay with us this Friday for live updates.

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