Iran battles wildfire in UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian Forests

Iran battles wildfire in UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian Forests

According to media reports, the forest fire started on October 31 near the village of Elit, in an area described as one of the world's oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems

Iran’s Regime Faces Growing Outrage as Hyrcanian Forest Fires Expose Systemic Mismanagement

Weeks of uncontrolled wildfires reveal governmental neglect, lack of equipment, and attempts to downplay one of Iran’s worst environmental disasters Experts across Iran continue to warn that the regime’s reckless environmental policies have paved the way for the catastrophic wildfires devastating the ancient Hyrcanian forests. Even state-affiliated media outlets are now forced to acknowledge parts of this destructive role, despite their long-sta…