Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Iran

Environment & ClimateWorld / International

Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the ecological damage caused by conflicts in the Middle East, calling it “environmental genocide.” He called for international solutions while addressing leaders at a UN biodiversity summit in Armenia.

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