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Al Jazeera
2026-04-23
UN warns US-Israeli war on Iran could push 30 million into poverty
The UN warns that potential US-Israeli military action against Iran could lead to significant global instability. Disruptions to crucial fuel and fertilizer supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are expected to severely impact global crop yields.
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.