World Food Programme Warns of Worsening Famine Risk Due to Iran Conflict

New York. The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the risk of famine is rapidly increasing among highly vulnerable communities worldwide due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. WFP Executive Director Carl Skau, speaking to American news agency CNN, stated that the effects of the war could push millions more people into a state of critical food shortage.

According to him, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused fuel prices to skyrocket, significantly increasing the cost of operating WFP's relief and food distribution programs. With rising fuel prices, global food prices are also increasing.