EconomicsFriday, March 20, 2026The Guardian
‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly affecting the transportation and production of fertilizers, which has resulted in soaring prices for US farmers. This situation poses a risk to agricultural sustainability and could have broader implications for food security. Policymakers need to address the vulnerabilities in the supply chain caused by geopolitical tensions.
