economicUnverifiedOther
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Plunging oil shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz have sent global energy prices soaring to their highest level in years.
Location: Strait of Hormuz
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economicAug 26, 2026
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Among the most affected groups are Afghan nationals in Iran, estimated at 4.4 million by January 2026, including registered and unregistered refugees (UNHCR accessed 17/03/2026). Afghans are particularly at risk because they experience a combination of pre-existing socioeconomic marginalisation, insecure legal status, and limited access to services with heightened exposure to displacement and ...
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- www.acaps.org(Mixed)
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