Araghchi says regional wars cause lasting environmental damage

Abbas Araghchi said wars in the region, including the US-launched war in Iraq, have caused wide damage to nature, living conditions and public health.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says repeated wars in the region have caused serious environmental damage.

He named the US-launched war in Iraq, burning oil wells and regional fires as causes.

He said the US-Israeli war on Iran harmed the environment, living conditions and public health.

He warned that the effects can persist for decades, and the source gives no dates or figures.

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