The ongoing Iran war is reshaping global food security through disruptions that extend far beyond the Middle East. As tensions affect shipping routes, especially the Strait of Hormuz, supply chains that normally move food, fertilizer, and energy through the Gulf are becoming increasingly unstable.
For Southeast Asia and other import-dependent regions, the timing is very bad. These economies rely heavily on global grain and fertilizer markets, and the increasing price pressures are hitting at the same time as planting seasons.
The Gulf as a Global Food and Fertilizer Transit Hub
The Gulf region plays a critical role in global agricultural supply chains. It is not only a major corridor for oil exports but also a key route for food commodities and fertilizer shipments. Any disruption in this system has immediate global consequences.
Recent reporting and analysis from international policy experts highlight that countries in the Gulf region are
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