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UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilizers through Hormuz Strait

Headline via Arab News · first report 14 Nov, 20:31 IST, latest 14 Nov, 20:31 IST

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So far only Arab News has reported this (14 Nov, 20:31 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report14 Nov, 20:31 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 20:31 IST
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A senior UN official has called on Iran and the US to allow fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate poverty risks in vulnerable countries. This blockade could exacerbate the situation, potentially pushing millions into poverty.

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