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Black Rain Hits Tehran; Airstrikes Spark Climate Crisis

7/18/2026

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Toxic black rain containing hydrocarbons and heavy metals fell over Tehran after Israel bombed oil depots.
Since February 28, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli forces have launched 23,800 airstrikes, releasing five million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases and causing $1.3 billion in climate damage.
Airstrikes killed 25 goitered gazelles on Kharg Island and spread oil slicks toward the UNESCO-designated Hara Biosphere Reserve, endangering species.

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Toxic black rain containing hydrocarbons and heavy metals fell over Tehran after Israel bombed oil depots.
Since February 28, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli forces have launched 23,800 airstrikes, releasing five million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases and causing $1.3 billion in climate damage.
Airstrikes killed 25 goitered gazelles on Kharg Island and spread oil slicks toward the UNESCO-designated Hara Biosphere Reserve, endangering species.