BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 13. Israel’s 12-day
military airstrikes on Iran have had a very negative impact on the
environment of Tehran province, Iran’s Environmental Protection
Organization said in a statement, Trend reports.
According to the information, the Israeli attack on the Rey and
Kan oil depots in Tehran resulted in the destruction of 19.5
million liters of fuel, which resulted in the release of 47,000
tons of greenhouse gases and 578 tons of air pollutants into the
environment.
Damage to a South Pars Gas Company processing plant in southern
Iran during the war resulted in the burning of 5.5 million cubic
meters of gas, releasing more than 12 million tons of greenhouse
gases and 437 tons of pollutants into the environment.
The conflict escalated on June 13, when Israel launched
airstrikes targeting Iranian territory. The attacks killed a number
of senior military officials, including generals, nuclear
scientists, and other high-ranking figures.
Later that same day, Iran responded with “True Promise III,”
launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at various
locations across Israel, including Tel Aviv. The retaliation caused
civilian casualties and widespread damage.
On June 22, the United States carried out airstrikes on three of
Iran’s nuclear facilities, reportedly destroying them.
In response, Iran launched missile strikes on a U.S. military
base in Qatar on the evening of June 23.
On June 24, the office of Israeli Prime Minister announced that
Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S.
President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement
confirming that the hostilities had come to a halt.
