Summary President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing an international environmental summit in Armenia, attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
TEHRAN (Web Desk) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the international community to condemn the environmental destruction caused by ongoing wars in the Middle East, warning that conflicts in Gaza and other parts of the region have inflicted severe damage on the natural environment, with consequences extending beyond national borders.
President Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing an international environmental summit in Armenia, attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
The Iranian president said the destruction resulting from what he described as aggressive wars in the region should be recognised as “environmental genocide” and condemned by the international community.
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He stressed that the environmental consequences of armed conflicts are not confined to individual countries, underscoring the need for coordinated international action and collective solutions to address the damage.
Pezeshkian’s remarks come as the humanitarian and environmental consequences of conflicts in Gaza and other parts of the Middle East continue to draw international attention.
