Missiles to meals: Iran war pushes world towards food crisis, inflation to hit hard

The escalating conflict in West Asia is no longer just a geopolitical crisis—it is rapidly turning into a global economic and food security challenge. Attacks on key energy infrastructure and disruptions in LNG supplies are impacting fertilizer production worldwide, especially urea, which is critical for agriculture. This, in turn, risks reducing crop yields and increasing food prices. Experts warn that what began as an energy shock is now evolving into a food and inflation crisis.