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Iran Forms Team to Combat Growing Sandstorm Crisis

7/15/2025

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Pezeshkian Tackles Storms

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has launched a dedicated team to tackle the escalating threat of sand and dust storms, which pose serious health risks. Despite international collaboration and new technologies, these storms continue to worsen, driven by climate change and environmental neglect. Experts emphasize that urgent measures are needed to address this looming environmental crisis.

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Saudi Arabia Fights Dust

Saudi Arabia's Regional Center for Sand and Dust Storms has pinpointed six major dust formation zones, such as Al-Jafurah and the Hasma Plateau. While dust levels have slightly decreased, climate change threatens to escalate storm occurrences. In response, the Kingdom is dedicating $10 million to early warning systems and plans to plant 10 billion trees to fight desertification and enhance air quality.

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Pezeshkian Tackles Storms

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has launched a dedicated team to tackle the escalating threat of sand and dust storms, which pose serious health risks. Despite international collaboration and new technologies, these storms continue to worsen, driven by climate change and environmental neglect. Experts emphasize that urgent measures are needed to address this looming environmental crisis.

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