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UNHCR: Iran war impact raises shipping costs for aid

UNHCR said Iran war impacts shipping, affecting refugee aid as freight rates soared and routes were rerouted.
WHO: UNHCR
WHAT: UNHCR re-routed sea cargo via Jordan’s Aqaba port and switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai.
WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
WHERE: Jordan
WHY: Freight rates soared due to Iran war impact on shipping.

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