WORLDJun 5 · 23:25 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The UN World Food Program (WFP) reports that 6.1 million people in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka are facing acute hunger due to the Iran war's impact on food and fuel prices. WFP warns 45 million more could become food insecure by June, amid disruptions from the Mideast crisis and funding cuts.

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