Iran war triggers major environmental damage, carbon emissions surpass Iceland levels Related news

Mihaela Chircă

ISTANBUL  The war in the Gulf has added new environmental challenges to an already fragile region, as attacks on energy infrastructure and military targets have triggered widespread pollution and toxic emissions, raising nuclear safety concerns. The conflict began on Feb. 28, when the US and Israel struck targets inside Iran. Alongside casualties, the fighting has generated millions of tons of carbon emissions and significant environmental damage, according to data compiled by Anadolu from