CNN: José Andrés Says the Iran War is Hurting the Global Food Supply

April 16, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East is being felt across the region—including in the kitchens of Gaza. World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper to explain how rising costs driven by the conflict are forcing WCK to make difficult decisions about the scale of our operations in Gaza. As the world focuses on fuel prices, José makes clear that the global food supply is under pressure too and that the people of Gaza are paying the price.

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