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Israel Iran War · 10 March 2026

Iran's 'black raindrops' prompt WHO health warning

Iran's 'black raindrops' prompt WHO health warning

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Public health may suffer due to recent attacks, especially for vulnerable individuals, including children and older people. The World Health Organisation's head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated Monday that Israeli strikes on Iranian oil sites risked tainting food, water, and air. Iranian authorities reported sites in Tehran and Alborz were hit Saturday, leading to black raindrops.

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