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War with Iran: The potential damage to the climate and environment

The environmental consequences of the conflict have not yet been fully assessed, but they are believed to be significant. Experience shows that the highest emissions occur during the reconstruction phase. The attacks are affecting a region that is already highly vulnerable to climate change.

Kai Schöneberg
17. March 2026
Iran Tehran Explosions March Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile attacks across the region and intensifying concerns about disruption to global energy and transport.
Attack on an oil depot near Tehran on March 7. (IMAGO / Middle East Images)

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Last updated: 17. March 2026

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