Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Trade Routes for Afghanistan and Pakistan

The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict poses a severe threat to trade and aid delivery for landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. This geopolitical instability forces these nations to seek alternative, often more dangerous, routes through Iran, complicating humanitarian efforts. The broader implication is that regional instability directly impacts global supply chains and the ability to deliver essential resources to vulnerable populations.