Black Rain: The Health and Environmental Risks from Tehran’s Oil Fires

Mar 9, 2026 | Conflict and Environment Observatory
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Overnight on the 7-8th of March, the Israeli-US war against Iran saw a significant escalation as Israel targeted Iran’s oil infrastructure. Israel reportedly attacked more than 30 oil facilities, which it claimed were being used for “military purposes.” The US subsequently distanced itself from the strikes, questioning both their scale and strategic rationale.