Israel Iran War · 5 April 2026
18 vessel attacks cause 4 oil spills, raise pollution fears.
Food, water and health risks could worsen if attacks on energy sites continue. Experts say strikes on oil and gas facilities during the US-Israeli war with Iran are raising fears of pollution, toxic exposure and long-term environmental harm across the region. At least 18 vessel attacks caused four oil spills, while past fires in 1991 burned over 700 wells and released 11 million barrels.
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