Live updates: U.S. tells Americans in Iraq to leave immediately amid threat from Iran-backed militias
Published on April 2, 2026.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could trigger a new food price shock, potentially leading tens of millions into acute hunger if it drags on, according to officials across the world. The rising energy, shipping and fertilizer costs fueled by Iran's control on the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route are already being felt in the United States, but the sharpest consequences are expected to affect poorer, import-dependent countries. Former US.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, Stephen J. Rapp, warned that threats to Iran could make America a "rogue state," suggesting that threats alone could represent a possible war crime. Despite claims by President Donald Trump that regime change has occurred in Iran, there is no indication that the regime has lost power.
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