The Iran war's cascade of disruptions—rising fuel and fertilizer costs—is devastating vulnerable nations like Somalia, where aid systems have collapsed and hunger crises are accelerating. New York Times correspondent Peter Goodman reports from the Horn of Africa on how geopolitical shocks and massive humanitarian aid cuts are creating a perfect storm of starvation, displacement, and state failure. International humanitarian aid dropped from $43 billion in 2022 to $28 billion last year as wealthy nations cut funding, dismantling safety nets established after World War II just as crises multiply.