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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tammy Webber

After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public

APTOPIX Iran US Israel - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of “black rain,” prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public.

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck.

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