WFP Warns Middle East War Risks Record Global Hunger Surge
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned on March 18, 2026, that the US-Israel-Iran conflict could propel acute hunger to unprecedented levels, potentially affecting 363 million people by June. Escalating Projections Current 318-349 million acute cases may rise by 45 million if hostilities continue, matching 2022 Ukraine war impacts. Oil price
