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Hormuz standoff threatens fertilizer flow and could trigger hunger for tens of millions worldwide
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Published on 11 May 2026
UN warns fertilizer shipments may stall and food prices
A UN task force warns that tens of millions could face hunger if fertilizer shipments are blocked through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption comes as Iran retaliates amid a wider US Israel conflict, squeezing a trade route crucial to global food production. The UN says political will from key countries is needed to reopen passage and prevent a humanitarian crisis.
- UN task force warns tens of millions face hunger risk
- Fertilizer trade via Strait of Hormuz is being disrupted
- Iran retaliation tied to US Israel conflict is driving instability
- UN urges political action to restore shipping access
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