Conflict in Iran Risks Disrupting Fertilizer Supply and Global Food Security

The ongoing conflict involving Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food security by disrupting fertilizer supplies. This strait is crucial for exporting natural gas-based fertilizers like urea, essential for modern agriculture. Countries including India heavily rely on imports from Gulf Cooperation Council states, making their agriculture vulnerable to geopolitical tensions. Rising energy and transport costs due to the conflict may further inflate food prices worldwide, impacting vulnerable populations beyond the Middle East.