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UN Warns US-Israel War Could Threaten Global Food Security

4/13/2026

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The United Nations warns that the US-Israel war on Iran may have lasting effects on global food security.
Higher energy costs and shipping restrictions are exacerbating food security risks.
Attacks on Gulf chemical plants have severely impacted fertilizer production.
The discussion features Mourad Wahba of the United Nations, Avinash Kishore of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and economist Steve Keen.

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The United Nations warns that the US-Israel war on Iran may have lasting effects on global food security.
Higher energy costs and shipping restrictions are exacerbating food security risks.
Attacks on Gulf chemical plants have severely impacted fertilizer production.
The discussion features Mourad Wahba of the United Nations, Avinash Kishore of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and economist Steve Keen.