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Expert Warns U.S. Supply Chain Collapse Imminent Amid Iran Conflict

3/30/2026

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Disaster preparedness expert Christopher Armitage warned that U.S. supply chain disruptions from the war against Iran could cause a total collapse within six months.
Armitage noted nearly 50 million Americans faced hunger in 2025, including 14 million children.
Following U.S. strikes on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, a vital fertilizer shipping route.
Armitage warned there is no strategic nitrogen reserve.
He urged timely fertilizer delivery for farmers.

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Disaster preparedness expert Christopher Armitage warned that U.S. supply chain disruptions from the war against Iran could cause a total collapse within six months.
Armitage noted nearly 50 million Americans faced hunger in 2025, including 14 million children.
Following U.S. strikes on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, a vital fertilizer shipping route.
Armitage warned there is no strategic nitrogen reserve.
He urged timely fertilizer delivery for farmers.