Due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the world may be left without food

The Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Jasem Mohammed al-Budaivi, spoke at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He said shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global supply chains and could lead to a global food crisis. The consequences have ceased to be only economic and have become a dangerous humanitarian problem.

The head of the organization noted that disruptions in maritime logistics have already caused a shortage of basic food. In addition, the transport blockade interrupted the supply of ammonia and fertilizers abroad. The food security of all countries directly depends on their stable supply.

Disruptions in sea communication in the area began against the background of the aggravation of the military situation in the Middle East. On February 28, 2026, American and Israeli forces launched a war against Iran. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding. The document was supposed to immediately stop hostilities in all directions, including in Lebanon.

On the night of July 8, the US military again launched massive strikes on Iranian territory. The American side accused Tehran of non-compliance with the agreements reached, which related to the order of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Later, the US administration essentially signaled the abandonment of large-scale military force against the Islamic Republic. Now the bet is on economic strangulation of Iran through sanctions.

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