The United Nations warns that the impact could last well beyond the conflict.

The US-Israel war on Iran has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions.

The worldโ€™s fertiliser production has been badly hit due to attacks on Gulf chemical plants.

Where is the food supply most at risk, and could there be a lasting impact?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Mourad Wahba โ€“ Acting executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Avinash Kishore โ€“ Senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in New Delhi

Steve Keen โ€“ Economist and honorary professor at University College London

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