UN Warns of Record Global Hunger Due to US-Israel Conflict with Iran
US-Israel war on Iran driving historic levels of global hunger, UN says

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The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has exacerbated global hunger, with 363 million people at risk of acute hunger, according to the UN World Food Programme. Funding cuts have worsened the situation, leading to historic levels of food insecurity, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
- 01The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reports that 363 million people globally are at risk of acute hunger, with 45 million affected by Middle Eastern conflicts.
- 02Funding for combating famine has decreased by nearly 40%, with the US cutting its contributions from $4.4 billion to $2.1 billion.
- 03Two famines were declared in 2025 in Gaza and Sudan, marking the first such declarations in decades.
- 04The Iran conflict has led to increased oil prices, directly impacting food prices and transport costs for humanitarian aid.
- 05Over 85,000 tons of food aid intended for Afghanistan have been delayed due to border closures and logistical challenges.
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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has reported alarming levels of global hunger, attributing the crisis to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has compounded existing humanitarian challenges. Currently, 363 million people worldwide are at risk of acute hunger, with 45 million directly affected by conflicts in the Middle East. Funding for food aid has dramatically decreased, with the US cutting its contributions by more than half, leading to significant program cuts. WFP's acting executive director, Carl Skau, emphasized the dire situation, noting that two famines were declared in 2025—in Gaza and Sudan—highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis. The war has also driven up oil prices, which in turn affects food prices and transport costs for aid delivery. As a result, the WFP has faced logistical challenges, including a backlog of 85,000 tons of food aid for Afghanistan due to border closures. The situation is expected to worsen, particularly in regions like East Africa, where fertilizer supplies are being disrupted, threatening future food production.
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The war has significantly increased global hunger and food insecurity, particularly affecting vulnerable populations in conflict zones.
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