A failure to activate a fertilizer plan in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food crisis
Before the war, roughly a third of global urea shipments passed through the strait. Failure to agree on a UN-backed plan could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa. The US military has assisted thousands of commercial vessels transiting the strait. The United Nations established a taskforce in March to facilitate fertilizer passage through the strait.
- Before the war, roughly a third of global urea shipments passed through the strait.
- Failure to agree on a UN-backed plan could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa.
- US State Department spokesman said the US military has assisted thousands of commercial vessels transiting the strait.
- The United Nations established a taskforce in March to facilitate fertilizer passage through the strait.
- Commodity prices could rise up to 81% for cereals if the disruption continues.
- United Nations Under-Secretary-General Jorge Moreira da Silva stated the plan could activate within seven to 10 days of an agreement.
Outlets: IranWire, Middle East Eye, The Express Tribune, The Independent (Uganda), The Jakarta Post
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