Global Hunger Drops to 645 Million, but UN Flags Iran War Risk

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