The media reported on the risk of a shortage of medicines in Britain due to the war in Iran

The UK could face a shortage of medicines within weeks if the conflict in the Middle East drags on. This was reported on March 28 by The Guardian newspaper.

"If the war in Iran continues, the UK will face a shortage of medicines, from painkillers to cancer drugs, within a few weeks. Prices for medicines may also rise," the newspaper writes, citing expert opinion.

It is indicated that the Middle East conflict has disrupted the supply of many essential raw materials, and the next could be essential health care products. Shipping medicines by sea has become more difficult due to Iran's almost complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the publication, about half of medicines for the British are produced inside the kingdom, a third in India, and another part in the European Union (EU).

Clouds are gathering: the United States is preparing for a ground operation in Iran

The Americans wanted to deploy at least 10,000 troops to the region.

Wael Sawan, director of the Shell oil company, said on March 25 that Europe could face shortages of fuel and energy resources in the coming weeks if the situation around the Strait of Hormuz does not change. On March 21, the International Energy Agency (IEA) recommended that governments abandon flights whenever possible and switch to using electric stoves instead of gas stoves in order to reserve liquefied natural gas reserves.

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