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Conflict Disrupts Food Security, Risking Millions of Lives

3/22/2026

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Story summary

The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupts global food security and could push tens of millions into acute hunger, on top of the 320 million already affected.
Fertilizer shortages from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raise costs for farmers worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Humanitarian aid is hindered, with Gaza experiencing critical shortages.
Agribusiness lobbying is intensifying to push deregulation, citing food security.

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Story summary

The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupts global food security and could push tens of millions into acute hunger, on top of the 320 million already affected.
Fertilizer shortages from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raise costs for farmers worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Humanitarian aid is hindered, with Gaza experiencing critical shortages.
Agribusiness lobbying is intensifying to push deregulation, citing food security.