Global famine fears rise as Hormuz crisis threatens ‘eight-year' Suez-scale disruption

Global famine fears are rising due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which is causing food price spikes and supply chain strain. Analysts warn of an eight-year disruption similar to the Suez Canal closure, with fertilizer shortages threatening agricultural production. The U.S. and Iran remain locked in a standoff, with no clear resolution in sight.