Closure of Strait of Hormuz in US-Iran Conflict Triggers Acute Fertilizer Crisis for Myanmar Farmers
Farmers across Myanmar face a catastrophic fertilizer and fuel shortage on May 22, 2026, directly linked to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped essential cargo ships thousands of miles away, preventing the arrival of agricultural inputs. This supply chain disruption is exacerbating a domestic food crisis, leaving an estimated 12.5 million people in Myanmar at imminent risk of famine due to the prolonged regional instability.