Iran: World Health Organization - Middle East Escalation of Conflict, Global Situation report #7 - 14 May 2026

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Lebanon Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Although ceasefire arrangements involving Iran and Lebanon continue to hold, the situation remains fragile, with continued hostilities in southern Lebanon resulting in civilian casualties and repeated displacement. Closure of essential and maternal health services continues to have severe consequences on women and children's health, particularly in Lebanon. Environmental and CBRN risks from strikes on petrochemical, nuclear facility-adjacent, and desalination facilities remain under close monitoring, with no increased off-site radiation detected to date. There are persistent constraints in global fuel supply chains, and electricity rationing has become increasingly prolonged, leading to persistent challenges for health service delivery. Examples of countries most affected include Cuba, South Sudan, the occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia and Malawi. Increasing food prices pose a further risk to health due to the risk of malnutrition globally and especially in settings already impacted by food insecurity. WHO continues to monitor the global situation, in particular the global constraints in health commodity supply chains, and to leverage alternative modalities to ensure continued provision of essential health services.

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