The article highlights how the Iranian war's economic fallout is worsening malnutrition and poverty in Nigeria, particularly affecting children.Rising fuel prices from the conflict have led to higher living costs, making it hard for families to afford nutritious food.Maryam Aminu, a mother in Sokoto, shares her struggle as her child faces repeated malnutrition diagnoses.Local health workers note a surge in malnourished children due to disrupted supply chains and inflation.UNICEF warns that up to 23.4 million children could fall into poverty by year-end, with 80% in Africa and Asia.The war has also impacted fertilizer prices, threatening farming communities.Families like Aminu's are caught in a cycle of economic hardship, with fuel costs soaring and basic meals becoming unaffordable.

Analysts stress that the conflict's ripple effects are compounding existing challenges like insurgency and food insecurity, with long-term consequences for children's development and education.