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The Human Cost of the Strait of Hormuz Closure
When the Strait of Hormuz closed in March, fertilizer prices spiked within weeks, triggering a food security crisis across North Africa and the Sahel. Host Alistair Taylor is joined by MEI Senior Fellow Intissar Fakir to...
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The Human Cost of the Strait of Hormuz Closure is an episode from Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute. When the Strait of Hormuz closed in March, fertilizer prices spiked within weeks, triggering a food security crisis across North A...
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Published Jun 18, 2026, 33:45 long, audio available.
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