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Toxic pollution from strikes on Iran may "spread and last for decades": Bloomberg

Toxic pollution from strikes on Iran may "spread and last for decades": Bloomberg

Xinhua
15 Mar 2026, 12:15 GMT+

The toxic pollution from the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's oil facilities may "spread and last for decades," endangering millions of people, the Bloomberg reported.

Experts warn that the resulting black rain can cause chemical burns to the skin and damage the lung, with children and pregnant women most at risk.

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