UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues

The UN's World Food Programme warned that an escalating Iran conflict could push 45 million additional people into acute hunger, potentially creating a record humanitarian crisis. The warning underscores the fragility of food security across the Middle East, where existing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Gaza have already decimated supply chains and displaced millions. A wider regional conflict would disrupt agricultural production, trade routes, and humanitarian aid delivery at a moment when the region is already struggling with severe malnutrition. The assessment highlights how military escalation directly translates into civilian suffering beyond immediate combat zones. The WFP statement appears aimed at drawing international attention to the humanitarian cost of further military action.