The difficulty faced by the United States and Iran in reaching an agreement to allow the transport of fertilizers through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a food security crisis in regions of Asia and Africa. The warning was issued by Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General, amid the risk of losing the planting season and rising food prices.
According to the UN representative, an international plan to facilitate the circulation of fertilizers in the region needs to advance in the coming weeks. Should Washington and Tehran reach an understanding, the mechanism could enter into operation between seven and ten days after the agreement is formalized.
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