Millions of people are at risk of acute hunger due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to Carl Skau, acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), in comments to CNN. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sharply increased fuel prices, making WFP operations significantly more expensive and driving up global food costs.
Instability in this vital waterway has also disrupted the supply of essential fertilizers from the Gulf region to countries such as Sudan, affecting crop production. The WFP, which relies heavily on government donations, is facing severe funding shortages. As of Monday, U.S. contributions for 2026 stood at about $731 million, compared with more than $4 billion in 2024.
Skau warned that when food prices rise by 20–30 percent in the world’s poorest countries, people consume 20–30 percent less food. The WFP had earlier cautioned that if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger by July. Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, Skau said the effects will persist for a long time.
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