War in Middle East Threatens Environment and Public Health
The war involving the US and Israel has reportedly caused significant environmental damage, including oil refineries catching fire and oil spills in the Strait of Hormuz. This raises deep concerns regarding the public health impact on local populations.
Oil refineries set ablaze, missiles hitting pesticide factories, an oil slick in the Strait of Hormuz... In under two months, the US and Israelโs war on Iran has inflicted a heavy toll on the environment, fuelling concerns over the public health impact on local populations.