Iran War May Cause Food Shortages in Africa
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 00:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
The Iran war may cause food shortages and price rises in some of Africa's poorest communities, according to Yara CEO Svein Tore Holsether. He warned that world leaders need to guard against a global auction for fertilizers.
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