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Hunger crisis looms as war threatens Strait of Hormuz

6/11/2026

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WFP warns that the Iran-Iran war-linked closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push 45 million into acute hunger by July.
U.S. contributions fell from over $4 billion in 2024 to $731 million in 2026, forcing the WFP to limit deliveries to South Sudan and to prioritize the largest women-headed households in Afghanistan.
Rising fuel costs from the blockage have inflated global food prices, causing 20-30 % consumption cuts in the poorest nations.

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WFP warns that the Iran-Iran war-linked closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push 45 million into acute hunger by July.
U.S. contributions fell from over $4 billion in 2024 to $731 million in 2026, forcing the WFP to limit deliveries to South Sudan and to prioritize the largest women-headed households in Afghanistan.
Rising fuel costs from the blockage have inflated global food prices, causing 20-30 % consumption cuts in the poorest nations.