The UN refugee agency reports that the Iran war has significantly increased freight rates, impacting aid delivery to refugees in the region and Africa. Shipping costs from India, Pakistan, and China have risen by nearly 18%, with delivery delays and port congestion exacerbating the situation. The agency's transport capacity has dropped from 97% to 77%, leading to rerouting of shipments. The costs for transporting relief items have more than doubled, particularly affecting operations in Sudan and Chad. The ongoing instability in the Middle East poses further risks to humanitarian efforts, with UNHCR needing $8.5 billion for operations this year, of which only 23% is funded.