The US-Israeli war on Iran will leave a 'toxic legacy' for people and the environment

Iran’s foreign minister has accused Israel of committing “ecocide”, posting on X that after strikes on fuel depots across Tehran, “residents face long-term damage to their health and wellbeing”. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► youtube.com
His comment comes as experts warn Israel’s bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure, in which they struck five oil depots near Tehran on 8 March, will have major long-term environmental repercussions, with residents of the capital telling the Guardian about scenes of toxic air, black ash, and shortages of inhalers and face masks. But this isn’t just limited to this one strike, says environment correspondent Damien Gayle. As Iran retaliates and war goes on, environmental monitors say they are struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from the widening war. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com
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