US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns

Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, the UN's development chief warns. The ongoing blocking of cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has already lowered agricultural productivity and will push more than 30 million people back into poverty. Energy shortages and falling remittances are also expected, with countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka at risk of food insecurity.