# Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs

https://mins.news/en/item/73743

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-25 10:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/rising-malnutrition-in-nigeria-as-us-war-on-iran-raises-food-costs?traffic_source=rss

> The US war on Iran is increasing living costs in Nigeria, while medics warn that worsening food insecurity is driving malnutrition. Nigerians are struggling to cope with rising prices and the resulting pressure on food access.

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