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war in Iran has [frozen shipments](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/visual-guide-gulf-fertiliser-blockade) of fertiliser through the strait of Hormuz, creating a supply crunch that has already damaged [farming in the UK](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/fertiliser-shortages-iran-war-global-food-prices-farming), Europe
war on Iran, it appears we are veering towards another global food crisis. The conflict is driving up the costs of fuel, fertilisers, plastics and transport, resulting in higher food prices for communities from Manila