Iran war and shipping blockades trigger global hunger crisis for millions
On Friday, the UN World Food Programme warned that the war in Iran has officially triggered a global hunger crisis.
The conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have blocked 20% of global oil and a massive portion of the world's fertilizer supply. These shortages have caused food prices to skyrocket, making basic staples unaffordable for the urban poor in countries like Sri Lanka and Somalia. Aid agencies are struggling with funding cuts and rising transport costs, leaving millions without a survival safety net.
Observers are monitoring negotiations for a humanitarian "food corridor" to allow fertilizer and grain to bypass the combat zone soon.
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