Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?

"The United Nations warns that if fertilisers cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz within just a few weeks, the world could face mass starvation."

"Food prices are already at a three-year high, while fertiliser costs critical for agriculture have rocketed."

"Aid agencies fear a prolonged disruption could push tens of millions more people into hunger."

"For vulnerable economies already struggling with debt and high import costs, the risks are growing fast."

The United Nations warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could prevent fertilisers from reaching global markets within weeks. Food and fertiliser prices are already elevated, with food prices at a three-year high and fertiliser costs rising sharply. If shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue, agriculture could face shortages that reduce crop output. Aid agencies fear prolonged disruption could push tens of millions more people into hunger. Vulnerable economies with high debt and costly food imports face growing risk as prices rise and supplies tighten. The UN warns that mass starvation could result if fertiliser flows do not resume quickly.

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