Red Cross head says aftershocks of Strait of Hormuz closure will still be felt in 2027
A senior International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) official has warned that the ripple effects of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz may be felt for months to come. Yasmine Praz Dessimoz, director of operations with the ICRC, said disruption to the critical waterway owing to the Iran war was already posing huge challenges to communities around the world. About 20 per cent of…
Yasmine Praz Dessimoz, a senior International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) official, cautioned that the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war will persist for months. Approximately 20% of global crude oil was transported through this narrow waterway prior to the conflict's onset on February 28.
Disruptions in oil and gas flows via the strait and attacks on energy infrastructure have far-reaching implications for the global economy and energy security. Dessimoz, speaking at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid conference, highlighted the economic impact, such as inflation and shortages in crucial supplies like fertilizers, which could affect harvests in 2026 or 2027.
She also described the challenging conditions faced by aid workers in war zones, including the dilemma of choosing which life to save when resources are limited. The ICRC leader emphasized the need for respect for the neutrality of humanitarian organizations, particularly in conflict zones, and stressed the importance of continued support from governments and the private sector to enable aid workers to carry out their critical work.
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