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Middle East conflict threatens 45 million with hunger

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An additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger if the conflict continues through June and oil prices exceed $100 per barrel.

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Will the US and Iran reach a diplomatic deal, and when?
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Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen to normal shipping?
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Will the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire lead to a permanent peace agreement?
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An additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger.

According to news.un.org, news.am, Östgöta Correspondenten
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At least another 45 million people in the Middle East are threatened with hunger.

According to swedenherald.com

Context: The geographic scope of the warning differs: global vs. Middle East only.

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