Di war wey dey happen between Iran, United States and Israel don cause serious wahala for global fertilizer market. According to Lord John Fuller, chairman of Nitrasol, one liquid fertilizer producer for Norfolk, about one-third of di world key fertilizer chemicals dey pass through Strait of Hormuz. Since di war begin, price of fertilizer don double, and dis fit lead to “inflation disaster” for UK and even famine for Africa and Asia.
Lord Fuller wey don dey for fertilizer business for 40 years talk say dis na dangerous moment. Him explain say many pipo no sabi wetin fertilizer get to do with dem, but fertilizer na di beginning of food chain. Without fertilizer, no food go dey. Him warn say countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh dey for serious risk because Western countries fit outbid dem for fertilizer supplies.
Di situation dey affect British farmers wey rely on nitrogen fertilizer to grow crops and produce beer, butter, meat, milk and cheese. Lord Fuller call on UK government to scrap di tax wey dem plan to introduce for imported carbon-intensive fertilizer for January 2027. Him also ask government to relax oda regulations for fertilizer industry.
UK government spokesman respond say dem dey closely monitor developments for Middle East and di impacts on food and farming sector. Dem say dem dey work with Competition and Markets Authority to support greater price transparency and go respond quickly to any evidence of harmful practices wey dey cause unfair price rises.
Meanwhile, di war dey escalate across Middle East. Pentagon dey prepare contingency plans for limited ground operations inside Iran, including possible raids near Strait of Hormuz and capture of Kharg Island. Kharg Island na Iran most important oil export hub, and any disruption to Strait of Hormuz fit affect global crude supplies.
Di conflict don spread beyond Iran borders. Yemen Houthi rebels don join di war and launch missile attacks toward Israel. Iranian missile and drone strikes don target aluminum production facilities for Bahrain and United Arab Emirates, injuring workers and damaging infrastructure. Kuwait International Airport radar systems suffer significant damage from drone attacks.
Diplomatic efforts dey ongoing to reduce tensions. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif don hold extensive discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt plan to meet for Islamabad on Sunday to explore mediation channels between Washington and Tehran. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi express skepticism about recent diplomatic efforts, accusing United States of making unreasonable demands.
Iran internet blackout don reach 672 hours, making am difficult for civilians to communicate and receive alerts about incoming attacks. Iranian Red Crescent report say over 92,600 civilian units don suffer damage across di country from US-Israeli attacks. Production don stop at Khuzestan Steel Company after Israeli strikes damage key parts of di site.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy don sign 10-year defence cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar during regional tour, with similar agreement expected with United Arab Emirates. Him claim say Russia don dey surveil US military bases for Middle East for Iran, including bases for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar and Diego Garcia.
Di war don enter second month with thousands of pipo killed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talk say him expect di war go continue for another two to four weeks. Former US President Donald Trump talk say di war “not finished yet” during FII Summit for Miami.
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