Iran's medicine shortage worsens amid US blockade
Iran is facing a widespread shortage of medications due to the complexities of the American maritime blockade, which has led to transportation costs increasing by nearly tenfold and a decline in import and export operations. The blockade disrupts the arrival of maritime goods, forcing the use of more expensive air and land transportation methods. These factors cause delays in distributing medications and intensify pressures on the healthcare sector, despite reliance on local alternatives. Statements indicate that the crisis is affecting the availability of both domestically produced and imported medicines, with rising prices and a threat to the availability of some essential medical supplies.
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