Over the past year, Direct Relief has delivered more than $100 million in medical aid and grants to healthcare partners across the Middle East and neighboring countries, supporting hospitals and clinics throughout the region. Escalating hostilities are now placing additional pressure on health systems and disrupting the transportation routes used to move humanitarian supplies. The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with coordinated military strikes inside Iran and has since expanded, with missile and drone attacks affecting multiple countries. As violence continues and populations move, hospitals and clinics in affected areas are reporting growing patient demand. At the same time, fuel shortages, damaged infrastructure, and constrained supply chains are limiting their ability to provide care. Direct Relief is coordinating with medical partners and international agencies to understand emerging health needs and assess how evolving conditions may affect medical aid delivery.…