The war in West Asia is beginning to have dire consequences on both the environment and public health. Following Israeli drone attacks that ignited major oil depots and refineries in the outskirts of Tehran, reports have emerged of 'black rain' falling over the city. Experts warn that the smoke and toxic chemicals released from burning fuel could combine with rain, leading to severe air and water contamination that impacts the local population's health.

According to a report by Bloomberg, Professor Nejat Rahmanian from the University of Bradford's chemical and petroleum engineering department, has drawn parallels to events from 35 years ago during the Gulf War when smoke from burning oil wells in Kuwait reached Iran, resulting in severe contamination of the atmosphere. This connection highlights a historical precedent where warfare significantly contributed to environmental disasters in the region, further stressing the importance of monitoring these consequences.

Experts suggest that the current situation poses an even greater threat to the environment due to the proximity of oil reserves to major urban centers like Tehran. The Conflict and Environment Observatory has documented over 300 incidents so far in this ongoing conflict that have caused serious environmental damage, raising alarms about the long-term repercussions of the war on both human health and ecological stability in the region.