The Iran war’s toxic impact on one of the planet’s most unique seas
By Paula Hancocks, CNN Abu Dhabi (CNN) — The conflict in the Middle East is shaping up to be yet another US war with a toxic legacy.Bombs and The Iran-Israeli and Iranian conflict is impacting the Persian Gulf, one of the world's most delicate and unique marine systems. The conflict has released heavy metals and harmful chemicals into the atmosphere, causing millions to be exposed to pollution that could have long-lasting health impacts. A recent oil spill from a tanker has temporarily closed beaches in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, with authorities working to contain the environmental impacts. Meanwhile, experts are warning of a broader contamination crisis as cargo ships and oil tankers have been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas between the Persian and the Gulf of Oman. The Persian Gulf also hosts a unique ecosystem, home to several species of sea turtles, hundreds of species of fish, and the world’s second-largest population of dugongs or sea cows.
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Abu Dhabi (CNN) — The conflict in the Middle East is shaping up to be yet another US war with a toxic legacy.
Bombs and missiles have released heavy metals and harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. ... [6283 symbols]
