Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely impacted trade and aid for Afghanistan, which is already struggling due to conflicts with Pakistan. The United Nations' World Food Program has reported skyrocketing transportation costs and dwindling supplies of nutritional supplements for malnourished mothers and children. Afghan businesses are also facing significant challenges as alternative shipping routes become longer and more expensive.
- ▪Afghanistan has turned to Iran for trade after border crossings with Pakistan closed due to conflict.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz closure has stranded hundreds of ships, choking off vital supplies to Afghanistan.
- ▪The World Food Program has seen transportation costs triple and supplies dwindle amid the ongoing crisis.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onStrait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for AfghanistanLandlocked Afghanistan is struggling to access supplies as fighting with Pakistan and the Iran war disrupt key routesByABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN Associated Press and ELENA BECATOROS Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 6:34 AM1:12Supply trucks are parked inside the Kabul Customs yard in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 17, 2026.
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