UN Warns: One-Third of World's Fertilizer "Stuck" in Hormuz Strait; 45 Million People Face Famine Risk

 The Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Jorge Moreira da Silva, warned today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, that one-third of global fertilizer supplies remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz due to military tensions and navigation restrictions. Da Silva confirmed that the UN is ready to activate an exceptional mechanism to ensure the safe passage of these shipments within just 7 days to save the current planting season. The UN official noted that continued disruption could push an additional 45 million people toward hunger, emphasizing that the issue is no longer just economic but a matter of saving lives requiring urgent international will.