TEHRAN – The Ministry of the Environment has vehemently condemned the recent attacks by the Zionist regime on fossil fuel storage facilities as a clear violation of the intentional creation of an environmental crisis and international principles and commitment to environmental protection.
The attacks on fossil fuel storage facilities and other devastating explosive actions have caused widespread pollution and environmental degradation, the DOE said in a statement.
In addition to directly threatening public health and local ecosystems, these irresponsible actions have led to the release of toxic and pollutants that have long-term effects on air quality, water resources and natural habitats.
The intentional creation of an environmental crisis is a clear violation of international principles and commitment to environmental protection.
Attacks on energy infrastructure and release of toxic contaminants pose serious threats to local biosecurity.
These vandalism occurs when regional countries are striving to comply with global treaties, including the United Nations Environmental Agreement and treaties related to pollution prevention.
The Environment Agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran calls on the United Nations, the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and other regional and global environmental groups to take the necessary actions to stop the destruction and prevent the continuation of such environmental disasters.
When climate change and the environmental crisis are the common challenges facing humanity this century, spreading pollution caused by intentional environmental destruction and military attacks must be met with serious responses from global communities.
We will explicitly condemn these actions by international organizations, seeking legal follow-up at international forums and pressure on those responsible for this destruction to prevent the continued devastation of local ecosystems.
As the national environmental responsibility body, the Islamic Republic of Iran, is committed to working with global organisations to address these threats and to announce preparations to provide documentation and scientific evidence in this regard.