Regional tensions and humanitarian crisis in Yemen following Strait of Hormuz closure
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Iran, UNHCR, UNCTAD
Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
November 2026
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Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supply. UNHCR reports over 280,000 people displaced in Yemen due to ongoing conflict. UNCTAD warns that developing economies are disproportionately affected by rising oil prices.
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