Group warns strikes on Iran oil depots may cause long-term environmental harm

Group warns strikes on Iran oil depots may cause long-term environmental harm

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday reported that Israeli strikes on four Iranian oil depots put the health of civilians and the environment at risk and may constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. The group warned that the release of toxic pollutants may impose long-term effects on man-made and natural environments. HRW alerted to potential contamination and acidification of waterways and soil and increased risks of chronic re…