US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Summary
The United Nations warns that the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran will push over 30 million people back into poverty and increase food shortages worldwide. Disruptions in fuel and fertilizer supplies due to blocked shipping routes are lowering crop production and hurting economies globally.Key Facts
- More than 30 million people could fall back into poverty because of the conflict.
- Fuel and fertilizer shipments are blocked through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
- These blockages are reducing farming productivity and will lower crop yields later this year.
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says the conflict’s effects will last even if the war ends soon.
- One-third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global agriculture.
- Countries like India, Bangladesh, Somalia, Kenya, and Egypt face high risk of food insecurity.
- The conflict has reduced the global economy by about 0.5 to 0.8 percent of GDP.
- Humanitarian aid delivery is disrupted, causing delays in food and medical supplies to crisis areas.
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