Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis | US-Israel war on Iran News
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Why in news
The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, leading to a fertilizer shortage that threatens global food security.
Background
QatarEnergy halted output at its world's largest urea plant following attacks on its LNG facilities. The disruption impacts urea supply, which is essential for food production, with prices surging and exports heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz.
Facts for Prelims
- FactQatarEnergy operates the world's largest urea plant.
- PlaceThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime corridor for fertilizer exports.
- FactIndia, Brazil, and China are identified as particularly vulnerable to Gulf fertilizer shortages.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East can trigger global food insecurity and suggest measures to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities for major agrarian economies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain vulnerability: High dependence on Gulf-based urea and LNG for global agricultural inputs
- Geopolitical risk: Strait of Hormuz maritime security as a determinant of global food price stability
Keywords: Food Security · Supply Chain Disruption · Geopolitical Risk · Fertilizer Shortage · Maritime Security
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