Oil explosions can release harmful pollutants into the air, including volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter, which can lead to serious health issues for nearby communities. These emissions can contribute to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer due to long-term exposure to toxic substances. National Wildlife Federation sciencemediacentre.org
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Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn
Monitors admit they are struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from widening war
Damien GayleTue 10 Mar 2026 05.00 GMTShare
Israel’s bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure will have major long-term environmental repercussions, experts have warned, as monitors admitted they were struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from the widening war.
Even as Iranians filled the streets to mark the appointment of a new supreme leader, the Shahran oil depot north-east of Tehran and the Shahr-e fuel depot to its south continued to burn on Monday, two days after they were bombed by Israeli warplanes.
In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, Iran’s environmental agency and the Iranian Red Crescent Society had warned Tehran residents to stay at home, warning the toxic chemicals spread by airstrikes on five fossil fuel installations around the city could lead to acid rain and damage the skin and lungs.
On Monday, the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said: “Damage to petroleum facilities in Iran risks contaminating food, water and air – hazards that can have severe health impacts especially on children, older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.”
Continuing Health Harm since 2003 Gulf War:
Understanding the multifaceted humanitarian challenges of the Gulf War reveals vital lessons about warfare’s far-reaching consequences, emphasizing the importance of global responses, ethical considerations, and sustained recovery efforts in future military conflicts.
- Environmental and Health Consequences of the Gulf War Humanitarian Issues
- Displacement and Refugee Crises During and After the Conflict
- Humanitarian Aid and International Response
- Impact of Chemical and Biological Weapons Use
- Infrastructure Damage and Its Humanitarian Implications
- Psychological Trauma and Mental Health of Populations
- Role of Media and Public Perception on Humanitarian Issues
- Post-War Humanitarian Policy and Rebuilding Efforts
- Lessons Learned From Gulf War Humanitarian Issues
- Continuing Challenges and the Legacy of Humanitarian Issues from the Gulf Wars
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