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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tammy Webber

Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

Iran War Environmental Destruction - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites.

The Iran war has unleashed a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health — and will leave behind environmental damage and health risks that could persist for decades, experts said.

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