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Tehran Woke To A Black, Greasy Second Sky
- Narges Bajoghli received a message describing Tehran coated in a dark greasy film after strikes on nearby oil depots.
- The smoke from burning oil turned the sky black, coated cars and trees, and made breathing extremely difficult for residents.
Petrochemical Smoke Lodges In Lungs For Years
- Tiny petrochemical particles from burning oil can lodge deep in lungs for months or years and raise risks of chronic breathing problems and cancers.
- Children, the elderly, and those with asthma are especially vulnerable, and Iran's doctors are tracking potential long-term health fallout.
1980s War Created The Largest Chemical Survivor Population
- The Iran-Iraq War saw mass use of nerve agents and mustard gas, creating roughly 100,000 survivors across Iran and Kurdish Iraq.
- UN investigations confirmed Iraq's chemical attacks, making Iran home to the largest population of chemical warfare survivors.