The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is projected to push over 30 million people back into poverty, as stated by Alexander De Croo, the U.N. development chief. The war has led to significant disruptions in fuel and fertilizer supplies, crucial for agricultural productivity, particularly as farmers begin planting crops. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the blockage of cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten to lower crop yields later this year. De Croo emphasized that even if the conflict were to cease immediately, the adverse effects are already in motion. He warned that food insecurity will reach critical levels in the coming months, further burdening the world's most vulnerable populations. The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and U.N. World Food Programme have also indicated that the war's repercussions will drive up food prices globally. Additionally, the crisis has already resulted in an estimated 0.5% to 0.8% reduction in global GDP, highlighting the rapid destruction of economic stability that can occur within a short period of conflict. Humanitarian efforts are increasingly strained, with funding declining while needs rise in regions already facing severe emergencies, such as Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine.