According to reports from The Telegraph, disruptions in the supply of essential components—urea, ammonia, and sulfur—have persisted for nearly a full month. This has resulted in up to 45% of the global market for nitrogen fertilizers becoming either stalled or facing significant peril.
Abdolreza Abbassian, former head of the commodities section at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, has warned that the repercussions could be disastrous. He suggests that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, the underlying conditions will remain challenging. Furthermore, if the current conflict drags on, the world faces an unprecedented crisis of “monstrous proportions.”
Of particular concern is the timing: this situation is unfolding precisely as the Northern Hemisphere prepares for its planting season. Consequently, the fertilizer shortage is poised to directly impact forthcoming harvests and inevitably drive up food prices.
Specialists anticipate that the fallout will extend beyond just the agricultural sector, impacting the wider global economy by exacerbating inflation and undermining food security.
It was previously reported by Life.ru that the heightened tensions surrounding Iran led to a temporary halt in strikes against the nation’s energy infrastructure. This move was initiated by Tehran, securing a ten-day pause in attacks agreed upon by US President Donald Trump. He confirmed that dialogue is ongoing, despite the extremely volatile nature of the current state of affairs.
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