Key facts
- Millions are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war.
- The UN food agency issued a warning about this potential outcome.
- High oil prices are a contributing factor to the hunger crisis.
- An additional 2.5 million people in Somalia are struggling to find food.
- An additional 2.3 million people in Afghanistan are struggling to find food.
- An additional 1.3 million people in Sri Lanka are struggling to find food.
The United Nations food agency, specifically the World Food Program, has stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran is driving millions of people into a state of acute hunger. An analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan, and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are struggling to find food. This situation was a predicted consequence of the conflict escalating and oil prices remaining at high levels. The agency's warning highlights the severe humanitarian impact of the war, particularly on food security.