The war in the Middle East has led to a domino effect, threatening to worsen global hunger. Geopolitical tensions are exposing the strong dependence of food systems on countries that produce fossil fuels and synthetic fertilizers.

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

Deputy Secretary Alexander Maslennikov said that Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt are the countries which could face risk the most