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U.N. Says Attacks on Iran Set to Drive Hunger to Record Levels

Nick Cumming-Bruce

created: March 17, 2026, 7:45 p.m. | updated: March 19, 2026, 12:40 p.m.

Tens of millions more people around the world could face acute hunger as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping and drive up oil prices.

4 days, 5 hours ago: NYT > World News