World Food Programme warns Iran war could trigger global food crisis

World Food Programme warns Iran war could trigger global food crisis The World Food Programme warned that the escalating war in the Middle East could trigger the most severe global food crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency cited rising food prices, particularly for grains, higher energy and agricultural input costs, and disruptions to supply chains. The developments could push an additional 45 million people into hunger as pressure mounts on food relief operations worldwide.

The World Food Programme warned that the escalating war in the Middle East could trigger the most severe global food crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The agency cited rising food prices, particularly for grains, higher energy and agricultural input costs, and disruptions to supply chains.

The developments could push an additional 45 million people into hunger as pressure mounts on food relief operations worldwide.