Global Disruptions to Supply Chains Are Driving Tomorrow’s Hunger Crisis
March 31, 2026
This is a transcript of what was said by Corinne Fleischer at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
WFP News
Location: Iran
Effects of the Middle East Conflict: Fuel Prices, Civilians and Hunger
March 17, 2026
The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has triggered far-reaching consequences for communities both within and beyond the region. The crisis is rapidly evolving. Below,
WFP Projects Food Insecurity Could Reach Record Levels as a Result of Middle East Escalation
March 17, 2026
(WFP) is warning today that the total number of people around the world facing acute levels of hunger could reach record numbers in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the world’s economy.
How the Middle East Conflict Is Fueling Hunger as WFP Scales up Assistance
March 12, 2026
In Lebanon, Syria, Iran and beyond, WFP is reaching the most vulnerable people, but supply chain bottlenecks risk roiling economies, threatening food security and jeopardizing operations.
WFP Warns Rising Food and Fuel Prices Risk Pushing Global Hunger Higher as Humanitarian Needs Grow
March 9, 2026
WFP is warning that surging food and fuel prices driven by the escalation of the conflict could have ripple effects that will worsen hunger.
Iran
April 22, 2025
The Islamic Republic of Iran, a lower-middle-income country, is hosting one of the largest and most protracted refugee populations in the world. Iran has hosted at least 1 million refugees – mostly from Iraq and Afghanistan – for the past 40 years, straining the country’s food and social systems.
Iranian Refugees Volunteer to Produce Masks for COVID-19 Efforts
April 1, 2020
Iran has been one of the countries hit hardest by COVID-19. In that context, 70 refugees have come forward to give back to their community.
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