Military strikes in Iran are sending toxic debris into the air, including heavy metals from munitions to chemicals in smoke from burning oil depots. A chemical engineer explains the invisible health threats for millions:
https://theconversation.com/in-war-torn-iran-air-pollution-from-burning-oil-depots-and-bombed-buildings-unleashes-invisible-health-threats-278407
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