Terrifying! 32 Million People Could Plunge into Poverty Due to US-Israel War Against Iran

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are once again sparking global concerns. The United Nations (UN), through its latest report, has warned that the economic impacts of the war with Iran could drive millions of people into the abyss of poverty, especially in developing countries.

This situation is exacerbated by spikes in energy and food prices, as well as a slowdown in global economic growth. These conditions create significant pressure on countries with weaker economic resilience, thereby substantially increasing the risk of poverty.

In a report released amid uncertainties surrounding a ceasefire, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) states that the world is facing a “triple shock”—three simultaneous crises: energy, food, and weakening economic growth.

More than 32 million people worldwide are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the economic impacts of this conflict. Developing countries are the most vulnerable to these effects.

UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo emphasised that this conflict has a major impact on global development efforts. “Conflicts like this set development back. Even if the war stops, and a ceasefire is certainly very welcome. But the damage has already been done,” he said, as quoted from The Guardian on Monday, 13 April 2026.

“You will see lasting impacts, especially in poorer countries, where you push people back into poverty. That is the most heartbreaking element. The people pushed into poverty are often those who were poor before, managed to get out, and are now pushed back in,” he added.

The surge in energy prices is one of the main triggers of this crisis. In the six weeks since the first US and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, energy prices have skyrocketed. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has also disrupted global oil and gas supplies.

The ongoing effects of this situation are also influencing fertiliser supplies and global logistics distribution. Experts have even warned of a “food security time bomb” threatening developing countries.

The Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also stated that the impacts of this conflict have left permanent scars on the global economy, even if long-term peace is achieved.