UN offers to facilitate fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed Monday that the UN act as a "facilitator" for maritime fertilizer transport, currently disrupted by the blockage of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, AFP reported. The proposal aims to unblock fertilizer shipments affected by the crisis in the strategic waterway. Guterres's offer comes as disruptions threaten global agricultural supply chains, with the UN seeking to mediate the situation. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy and goods. Ongoing tensions there have raised concerns about food security, as fertilizer shortages could impact crop production worldwide.