Iran says Israel committed environmental crimes in Tehran

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday accused Israel of committing a crime against the environment after strikes hit fuel tanks in Tehran.

“Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide,” Araghchi said.

He warned that contamination of soil and groundwater could cause long-term damage, adding that Israel “must be punished for its war crimes".

Footage after the US-Israeli bombing of Tehran’s oil depots showed the sky covered in dark smoke, and witnesses said oil fell like rain in some areas after the strikes.

Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide.

Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being. Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts.

Israel must be punished for its war crimes. pic.twitter.com/K9bU57ZBTC

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) March 16, 2026