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March 14, 2026

THE WORLD FACES HUNGER! Terrible consequences of the war in Iran are yet to come, every household will feel this

The conflict threatens to shake up global food production.

THE WORLD FACES HUNGER! Terrible consequences of the war in Iran are yet to come, every household will feel this

TL;DR

  • Conflict in Iran could lead to a global food crisis.
  • Disruptions in urea supply, the most common nitrogen fertilizer, are a primary concern.
  • The international market is already experiencing fertilizer trade and transport delays.
  • Rising energy prices increase production costs for fertilizers.
  • Over 1.1 million tons of urea are currently held up in the Persian Gulf due to increased security risks.
  • Approximately one-third of global urea exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is under pressure.
  • The price of urea has risen by over 40% since the conflict began.
  • Long-term disruption of key maritime routes could severely impact global agriculture and food security.
  • Consequences could include increased production costs, higher food prices, and pressure on the global market.

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