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Al Jazeera
2026-05-14
Potential Iran Conflict Could Trigger Global Hunger Crisis, Warns UN
The UN has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to a potential conflict in Iran could significantly increase global food and fertilizer costs, exacerbating hunger worldwide.
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.