Iran’s war is causing massive environmental damage, carbon emissions surpassing Iceland’s levels

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

ISTANBUL The Gulf War has added new environmental challenges to an already fragile region, as attacks on power infrastructure and military targets have caused widespread pollution and toxic emissions, raising concerns about nuclear safety. The conflict began on Feb. 28, when the US and Israel attacked targets inside Iran. In addition to casualties, the war … Read more

Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying millions of barrels of crude was hit near Dubai. The ship, Al Salmi, was damaged and caught fire after what Kuwaiti authorities described as an Iranian airstrike, sparking fears of an oil spill in the strategic region. What exactly happened to the Al Salmi ship? The Al Salmi, a Kuwait-flagged … Read more