UN Warns of Food Security Crisis over Hormuz Closure

UN warns of food security crisis over Hormuz closure

A senior United Nations official says the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is leading to a lack of fertilizer around the world. He says 45 million people could be "pushed into acute food insecurity" as a result.

At least 45 million people in developing countries may face food shortages because of disruptions in fertilizer supplies via the Strait of Hormuz, Jorge Moreira da Silva, Under-Secretary-General and Director of the UN Office..

“For developing countries, this will be a decisive factor, and they will either ensure food security or be forced to face a humanitarian crisis,” da Silva said.According to him, a humanitarian crisis can be avoided if at least five...

Hormuz blockade to create food insecurity for at least 45 million people: UN

The UN warns that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is threatening the lives of at least 45 million people with food shortages.