Conflict in the Middle East has ‘profound implications’ for global food security

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran has had ‘profound implications’ for food security, particularly in the world’s most fragile countries. In a report published in early June, the WFP said that rising oil prices have led to an increase in the cost of food globally. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran has had ‘profound implications’ for food security, particularly in the world’s most fragile countries. In a report published in early June, the WFP... [4828 chars]