Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Food Supply Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The United States and Israel have launched a military strike against Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate by blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to Ming Pao, this action has led to the suspension of numerous commercial vessels due to heightened security risks. The Middle East, a crucial supplier of fertilizers worldwide, faces a direct threat to food production across continents. If the conflict does not de-escalate soon, it could trigger a global food crisis more severe than the one caused by the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.