Assaluyeh:Tehran Attacks on fuel storage tanks and facilities in the Persian Gulf port city of Assaluyeh, southern Iran, have resulted in significant air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to Shina Ansari, head of Iran's Department of Environment.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Ansari highlighted the extensive environmental impact of these military attacks during a conference on ecocide and silent war crimes held in Tehran. She emphasized that such environmental damage can have long-lasting effects on human health and ecosystems, persisting for decades beyond the initial conflict.

The attacks released approximately 904 metric tons of particulate matter, 4,700 metric tons of volatile compounds, and over 13,000 metric tons of sulfur oxides. Additionally, 1.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide were emitted into the atmosphere as a result of the destruction of energy infrastructure in Assaluyeh.

Ansari noted that this destruction not only poses a threat to public health but also hinders national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment. She called for climate justice and international accountability for the environmental damage caused by military conflicts, stressing the importance of documenting the damage and evaluating its short- and long-term consequences.

The conference also marked the unveiling of the first collection of legal and environmental reports, consisting of 133 items, intended for submission to international forums.