00:00The United Nations warns that the escalating conflict involving Iran could significantly worsen global hunger.
00:06The World Food Programme estimates that up to 45 million more people could be pushed into acute hunger this year
00:14if the conflict persists due to rising food, fuel and shipping costs.
00:22As it stands, about 319 million people are already acutely food insecure, the highest figure ever.
00:30Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq warned that any disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact food security
00:38and stress the importance of keeping the vital route open.
00:42For the first time since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel in the
00:50past week.
00:51Analysts say that oil and food prices often move in lock steps as energy costs affect every stage of the
00:58supply chain
00:58from fertilizer production to transportation and retail distribution.
01:03The U.S. Foundation for The Forest
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