Event Brief
May 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
UN warns Hormuz closure could trigger food crisis
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UN’s food agency says the Strait of Hormuz closure is a systemic shock to global food prices.
WHO: UN food agency
WHAT: Said the Strait of Hormuz closure would be a systemic shock to global food prices and warned of a major food crisis risk within six months.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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