Counting the CostThe 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.Aid agencies fear a prolonged disruption could push tens of millions more people into hunger.For vulnerable economies already struggling with debt and high import costs, the risks are growing fast.
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
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