Blockage of the Strait of Hormuz threatens food crisis in 2026-2027.

Blocking the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a reduction in global food production and supplies in the second half of this year and in 2027, Oleg Kobyakov, head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) office for relations with the Russian Federation, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

“The consequences not only affect the current price level, but will also be reflected in the harvests of subsequent seasons, which will lead to a reduction in food production and supplies in the second half of 2026 and into 2027,” Kobyakov said.

He said that agricultural production is carried out in accordance with the crop calendar, in which it is impossible to reschedule, and even a delay of several weeks leads to farmers reducing the use of fertilizers or completely refusing to apply them, which leads to a decrease in yields, regardless of further conditions.

“According to FAO's analysis, the interrelated shocks caused by the crisis could lead to higher food prices and increased hunger in countries and areas already affected by protracted or acute food crises,” the director said.

On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets in Iran, to which the Iranian side responded with its own strikes. In mid-June, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum to cease hostilities, but later exchanged blows again. At the moment, the conflict remains unresolved.