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Fertiliser Shortages from Iran War Threaten Food Security

4/14/2026

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The United Nations International Trade Centre (ITC) warns that fertiliser shortages from the Iran war threaten food security in developing countries.
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director of the ITC, notes that about one-third of global urea passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait is affected by U.S.-Iran tensions, signaling shortages for upcoming harvests.
Kenya and Uganda are identified as particularly vulnerable, with limited near-term relief from higher gas prices.

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The United Nations International Trade Centre (ITC) warns that fertiliser shortages from the Iran war threaten food security in developing countries.
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director of the ITC, notes that about one-third of global urea passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait is affected by U.S.-Iran tensions, signaling shortages for upcoming harvests.
Kenya and Uganda are identified as particularly vulnerable, with limited near-term relief from higher gas prices.