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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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 @BDZBJ3S from Texas  commented…2wks2W

It's a war created by trump to ignore the epstein files

 @BDZCQCB from New York  commented…2wks2W

I believe that America should pull out of the Gulf. There is no reason to continue this useless war which is ruining our and worldwide economy, only to support Israel

 @BDZBBF3 from Arizona  commented…2wks2W

I don't like that they are preventing the global hunger crisis for millions.

 @BDZF8TFRepublican from Colorado  commented…2wks2W

USA can open the Strait if they want too

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WFP warning becomes a reality for millions as Middle East crisis pushes poorest families further into hunger

https://wfp.org

 @BDZH3P4 from Pennsylvania  commented…2wks2W

The Iran War is only being worsened by the executive branch's actions

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2wks2W

El Niño and the Iran war may spark hunger crisis for more than 100 million

https://washingtonpost.com

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2wks2W

The hunger crisis experts warned of is here – and it’s likely to get worse

https://telegraph.co.uk

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