London, March 17 (SANA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that the ongoing war against Iran could trigger major disruptions in global energy, fertilizer and food markets, amid continued instability in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to FAO, tanker movement through the strait has declined sharply since the escalation began, affecting the flow of large volumes of oil and contributing to rising global energy prices. The organization stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, with any disruption posing serious risks to global supply chains.
The agency also highlighted the Gulf region’s key role in fertilizer production, noting that around 30 percent of global nitrogen fertilizer trade passes through the strait. Disruptions to shipments, it warned, could lead to higher agricultural production costs worldwide, increasing pressure on food prices and exacerbating food insecurity, particularly in countries heavily dependent on imports.
FAO further cautioned that the combined impact of energy and fertilizer disruptions could have a cascading effect on global food systems, especially in vulnerable regions already facing economic and climate-related challenges.
The organization called for urgent international action to stabilize markets, including securing alternative supply routes, supporting agricultural production, and ensuring the continuity of trade flows, warning that prolonged instability could deepen global food and economic pressures.
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