Iran: Three Days of Operation Epic Fury: A Rapid Overview of Environmental Harm in Iran and the Region

Mar 2, 2026 | Iryna Babanina, Eoghan Darbyshire, Rebekah Harries, Leon Moreland, Linas Svolkinas, and Jonathan Walsh
Conflict and Environment Observatory
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A rapid overview of emerging environmental issues and risks in Iran and the wider region from Operation Epic Fury. Three days in and we’re already seeing pollution incidents that are placing people and ecosystems at risk of acute and chronic harm, as well as trends that could lead to substantial environmental harm as the war continues.