Kathmandu. Although a ceasefire is currently going on in the war between the US and Iran that lasted for more than 50 days, global tension remains. The impact of this war was seen in the form of oil and gas crisis in many countries of the world. Because the Strait of Hormuz was closed.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Chief has issued a serious warning. It says that due to the situation arising out of the US-Iran war, about 30 million people may fall into poverty. The report has also mentioned the main reasons behind this.
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According to a Reuters report, UN development chief Alexander De Kroo has issued a serious warning, focusing on the dangerous impact of the Middle East. He said, “The continued disruption of cargo ships in Hormuz due to the US-Iran war has disrupted not only fuel but also fertilizer supplies. This has directly affected agricultural production. This impact on crop production will be clearly seen later this year.” ’
According to Crowe, even if the war between the US and Iran ends tomorrow, its already visible effects will continue. “It will potentially push 30 million or more people around the world into poverty,” he said, adding that the indirect effects of the conflict are expected to increase food insecurity in the coming months. ’
Fear of a global food crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) issued a similar warning last week. It said that a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East war could lead to a global food crisis.
According to the FOP, countries such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya and Egypt are most at risk. “Food insecurity will be widespread in a few months, and the biggest concern is that little can be done about it,” the report said. ’
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The impact of the Iran war has already destroyed 0.5 percent to 0.8 percent of global GDP, according to United Nations Development (UNDP) chief De Croo. “The eight-week-long U.S.-Iran war was enough to destroy decades of construction,” he said. ’
The war began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. Iran’s retaliatory attack blocked the world’s lifeline oil and gas routes. This disrupted the supply chain of essential goods, including energy. -Agency
