Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
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- The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
- The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrow stretch of water
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- The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
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Original report Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
Publisher: Al Jazeera · Published May 14, 9:00 pm · aljazeera.com
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The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrow stretch of water
What happened
- The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
- The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrow stretch of water
- 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
- It says the consequences could be severe if shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict drag on
- Food prices are already at a three-year high, while fertiliser costs critical for agriculture have rocketed
Why this matters
- The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger
- The practical value is the source trail: Al Jazeera is the place to check before acting on prices, dates, availability, or local implications
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