Middle East conflict risks pushing 45 million more into hunger by June 2026, warns WFP.

The World Food Programme warns that ongoing Middle East conflict, including escalating tensions with Iran, could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by June 2026, raising global food insecurity to record levels. Disruptions to shipping routes, rising oil and fuel prices, and strained supply chains are driving up food costs worldwide, particularly affecting import-dependent nations. The WFP reports that 318 million people are already acutely food insecure, with aid delivery hampered by funding cuts, damaged infrastructure, and restricted access in conflict zones like Lebanon, Sudan, and Afghanistan. The agency urges urgent international action to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.