UN warns Strait of Hormuz deadlock could trigger looming humanitarian crisis and fertilizer shock worldwide

One shipping bottleneck could choke fertiliser supplies

A UN official warned that a continued deadlock over opening the Strait of Hormuz could rapidly worsen global instability, with humanitarian consequences coming into focus. The strait is a vital chokepoint for energy and trade, and analysts note that a major share of the world’s fertilizer shipments normally passes through it—raising fears of price spikes, shortages, and cascading impacts on food security.