Global Hunger Falls to 645 Million, but UN Warns Iran War Could Reverse Gains

The UN's 2026 SOFI report, published July 21, counts 645 million hungry people in 2025 — 14 million fewer than 2024 and the third straight annual decline. Yet that figure remains above pre-COVID levels. The report warns the 2026 US-Israel war on Iran could disrupt food systems in Africa and Asia, where hunger is most concentrated.