The World Food Programme (WFP) warned that conflicts involving Iran could push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, according to a statement from the United Nations agency.

The projection represents a significant escalation in food insecurity concerns for the region, where ongoing tensions and military activities have disrupted agricultural production and supply chains. The WFP's assessment covers areas directly and indirectly affected by conflict-related disruptions.

Acute hunger, as defined by international humanitarian standards, describes situations where people's inability to consume adequate food puts their lives or livelihoods in immediate danger. The condition requires urgent humanitarian intervention to prevent further deterioration.

The warning comes as regional conflicts continue to strain food systems across the Middle East. Agricultural production, food distribution networks, and economic stability in affected areas have faced mounting pressure from ongoing military operations and related disruptions.

The WFP did not immediately provide detailed breakdowns of which specific populations or geographic areas would be most severely affected by the projected hunger crisis. The agency typically issues such warnings to mobilize international humanitarian response and funding for emergency food assistance programs.