World● Elevated48m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 3:01 PM
UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilizers through Hormuz Strait
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A senior UN official has called on Iran and the US to allow fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate poverty risks in vulnerable countries. This blockade could exacerbate the situation, potentially pushing millions into poverty.
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