Expert warns Iranian blockade threatens global food security, urges Canadian action

The Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is rippling across global supply chains, with far-reaching consequences for food security. Ismahane Elouafi, a leading global agriculture expert, warns that the closure has raised oil and fertilizer prices, straining farmers worldwide during a critical planting season. Fertilizer shortages, a vital input for agriculture, may hit the poorest countries hardest, risking food production collapses and sparking broader instability. Elouafi, who heads the wo