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The confluence of El Niño, ongoing US-Iran conflict, and global economic pressures is causing disruptions to food production, energy prices, and global supply chains.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 19

The latest in this situation

  1. Insecurity and war are forcing vessels onto longer routes and disrupting vital shipments globally.
  2. US presses naval blockade and Iran tightens grip on Hormuz as El Niño strains supply chains.

How it started

14 reports, 7 independent, last reported Oct 21. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 7 independent outlets

The confluence of El Niño, ongoing US-Iran conflict, and global economic pressures is causing disruptions to food production, energy prices, and global supply chains.

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What this event is mainly about
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How it developed

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  1. Insecurity and war are forcing vessels onto longer routes and disrupting vital shipments globally.1 source
  2. Attacks are driving up global oil prices, compounding El Nino's threat to Asian food security.1 source
  3. El Niño is driving up soft commodity prices, while the ongoing Iran war strains fertilizer supply chains and climate scientists contribute to IPCC reports.Sub-event
  4. El Niño combines with geopolitical conflict to drive up food and energy prices globally.1 source

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