The Guardian • 2026-03-20

From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-17

Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which can linger for decades in air, soil and water. Cleanup is difficult and expensive.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-15

After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public

Black rain fell on Tehran after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities sent up dark clouds of toxic smoke.

Independent • 2026-03-10

The critical infrastructure that’s most vulnerable to Iranian attack

Attacks on desalination plants mark a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. Experts tell Stuti Mishra the Gulf's most water-scarce nations face an existential threat

CNBC • 2026-03-16

Why Trump has his sights on Iran's Kharg Island — and what it means for the oil market

Trump's decision to order strikes on Kharg Island has pushed one of the world's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.