United States & United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United States: The United States is engaged in a war with Iran and Israel, leading to economic damage from geopolitical shocks and uncertainty regarding its leadership in resolving crises. The United States also imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and will not renew a waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is experiencing significant increases in freight rates and delivery delays due to the Middle East war, hindering its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs. Its funding for 2026 operations is only 23% met.

United States: The United States is involved in the war against Iran, which is cited as a cause for the shipping disruptions.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is facing severe funding constraints and increased operational costs due to the shipping disruptions, impacting its ability to deliver aid.

United States: The United States issued a warning to shipping companies regarding sanctions for paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying pressure in the ongoing conflict.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees noted that the closure of key maritime routes has increased aid delivery costs, affecting humanitarian operations.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is listed as a potential humanitarian organization that could win the Nobel Peace Prize.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is actively involved in assessing and responding to the displacement crisis in Lebanon, with its spokesperson, Dalal Harb, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the exodus.