India, April 22 -- Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz does more than drive up fuel prices; it triggers a chain reaction across agriculture, water systems, and global supply chains. This can rapidly escalate into a systemic crisis - tightening food supplies, straining water resources, and impacting an already fragile food - energy - water balance

The conflict between the United States and Iran is not merely a focal point of geopolitical tension; rather, it is a major issue that can trigger a cascading series of crises within the food-energy-water (FEW) nexus. The centrepiece of this turmoil is the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes. Any disruption there causes a sharp surge in crude oil pri...