Iran war delays delivery of medical goods to other parts of the world

NPR | By Fatma Tanis

Published March 31, 2026 at 6:51 AM EDT

The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

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Fatma Tanis

Fatma Tanis is a correspondent covering global health and development for NPR.

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