United States & Tom Fletcher

United States: The US is involved in the wider regional conflict with Iran, and Houthi attacks on shipping could escalate US involvement.

Tom Fletcher: As UN humanitarian chief, Fletcher highlights the severe food crisis, underscoring the humanitarian impact of the conflict.

United States: Provided limited sanctions relief for earthquake aid, maintaining broader restrictions.

Tom Fletcher: As UN humanitarian chief, thanked donors and highlighted urgent needs.

United States: Provided 100,000 aid kits, lifted some sanctions temporarily, and supports Rodríguez government. Its policies affect Venezuela's access to frozen assets.

Tom Fletcher: UN humanitarian chief, thanked donors during the appeal launch.

Tom Fletcher: Tom Fletcher, a former British diplomat, leads the International — United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and is a key figure in implementing the 'humanitarian reset' and managing the new U.S. aid distribution mechanism. He praised the U.S. pledge despite the cuts.