WHO chief raises alarm after Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 9, 2026 at 07:10 PM

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The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has raised concerns about the public health consequences of recent Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities. These attacks, which occurred on Saturday and targeted facilities in Tehran and Alborz province, risk contaminating food, water, and air, posing significant health risks, especially to children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions. Reports indicate oil-laden rain has fallen in parts of Iran following the strikes. Israel stated the facilities were used to operate military infrastructure. The attacks are part of a wider conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, with Iran retaliating against targets across the Middle East. Human rights groups have condemned all parties for targeting civilian infrastructure.

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