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Briefing: The war in Iran could plunge the world into hunger
Strategic angle: Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.
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Updated about 1 month ago
The war in Iran is disrupting the supply chains of fossil fuel-based fertilizers, which are crucial for farmers worldwide, from Iowa to India.
Much of the fertilizer supply is currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, creating potential bottlenecks that could affect agricultural productivity.
This situation highlights the interconnectedness of global agricultural systems and the vulnerabilities inherent in reliance on specific geopolitical regions for essential resources.