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UN Official Urges Safe Aid Passage Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Tensions

3/14/2026

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Tom Fletcher, a United Nations humanitarian official, called for safe passage of aid through the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
He warned that Iran's threats to close the strait could hinder the delivery of essential supplies.
Fletcher said the war began two weeks ago and has slowed traffic, complicating humanitarian efforts.
He is engaging with stakeholders to ensure humanitarian cargo moves freely through the strait.

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Tom Fletcher, a United Nations humanitarian official, called for safe passage of aid through the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
He warned that Iran's threats to close the strait could hinder the delivery of essential supplies.
Fletcher said the war began two weeks ago and has slowed traffic, complicating humanitarian efforts.
He is engaging with stakeholders to ensure humanitarian cargo moves freely through the strait.