Spillover Effects: How the Iran crisis threatens food security - Focus on Myanmar | Date Released: 23 Mar 2026

Countries: Myanmar, Thailand Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Overview The escalation of the US–Israel conflict with Iran on February 28, triggered severe global energy market disruptions, including the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This removed an estimated 20% of global oil supply, driving international prices up by more than 50%.