Yvette Cooper warns that a possible blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push the world toward a food crisis, describing the risk as “sleepwalking into food crisis.” Speaking at an aid conference in London, the UK’s Shadow Home Secretary said the burdens of the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel are falling disproportionately on countries in the global south. She argues that disruptions to regional trade and shipping routes would likely affect access to essentials such as food, particularly for lower-income countries that are more vulnerable to price rises and supply shocks. Cooper’s remarks focus on the humanitarian impact of heightened tensions in the region, and she frames the potential blockade as a trigger for broader economic consequences. Across the reporting, the central message is that escalations around Hormuz carry immediate risks for global food availability and affordability, with developing countries potentially facing the sharpest effects.