WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran

WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems

The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.

'Black rain' in Iran prompts WHO health warning

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned that strikes on Iranian oil depots causing "black rain" could lead to respiratory problems as toxic pollutants disperse through the air.

Explosions, Black Rain, and Dead Birds: Waking Up to War in Tehran

An Iranian citizen describes life on the ground in Tehran in the wake of the bombing of oil depots outside the capital city.

‘Black rain’ in Iran prompts WHO health warning

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned that strikes on Iranian oil depots causing “black rain” could lead to respiratory problems as toxic pollutants disperse through the air. “Black rain,” also referred to as “acidic rain,” falling over Tehran “is indeed a danger” to the city’s inhabitants, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier told reporters in…

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Smoke over Tehran from burning oil depots has prompted warnings of toxic rainfall. Scientists explain what may be falling from the sky — and the risks to health