Hot weather hurts crops across Asian economies hit by Iran war

The unrelenting heat and dry conditions in Asia are wreaking havoc on crop planting, raising alarms about food security in the region, which houses a significant portion of the world's population. This agricultural distress comes at a time when economic stability is already being challenged by geopolitical tensions from the Iran war. The potential severe El Niño weather pattern further exacerbates these concerns, hinting at possible widespread food supply issues and economic repercussions that could ripple through global markets.