MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues
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A satellite photo shows the strategically important shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz.
The strain on food, fuel and aid systems worldwide continues as the Middle East crisis deepens. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and mounting transport costs are affecting humanitarian operations and access to essential goods far beyond the region. Stay with us this Friday for live updates.
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