World Bank Report on Hunger: Amidst the Iran war, the world is heading toward another crisis. In its latest report, the World Bank states that the war could lead to starvation for 45 million people.

Iran war threatens 'famine'-like situation.

World Bank on Iran War: No sooner has the world recovered from one crisis than another emerges. The escalating tensions surrounding Iran have now placed a crisis on the entire world's plate. The World Bank has issued a dire warning, predicting that this tension could push approximately 45 million people worldwide to the brink of starvation.

According to the World Bank's "Food Crisis Alert" report, if the war situation in and around Iran worsens, global supply chains could be completely disrupted. The Strait of Hormuz, located near Iran, is one of the world's busiest sea routes. A significant portion of not only oil but also grain and fertilizers passes through it. If this route is disrupted, food prices will skyrocket.

Which countries will be worst affected?

In the report, experts stated that the worst impacts will be felt by poor and developing countries, which are already suffering from inflation and climate change. Food shortages and rising prices threaten to exacerbate malnutrition and social instability. The World Bank has clarified that if the war continues, global food security will be set back decades.

The World Bank has specifically warned about the "energy-food link." The report states that if crude oil prices rise due to the Iran war, it will directly impact the cost of farming. Natural gas is needed to produce fertilizers, and diesel is needed for harvesting and transporting crops. When energy is expensive, it becomes difficult for farmers to cultivate, which could lead to a decline in global grain production.

This is why the World Bank has seen it not just as a regional tension, but as a 'global commodity shock' that could shake both developed and developing economies.

Why do the prices of everything increase?

War isn't just fought on borders; its repercussions reach the common man's kitchen. Rising oil prices increase the cost of farming and transportation, making everything more expensive. The international community is currently under immense pressure to prevent this potential humanitarian disaster.