By Mehdi Garshasbi

International Day for Biological Diversity should highlight impacts of war on Iran’s environment

TEHRAN - We are approaching the International Day for Biological Diversity in a situation where the unjust US-Israeli war, by causing widespread destruction and the spread of various pollutants, has exposed Iran's environment and its valuable biodiversity to many dangers and threats, putting many plant and animal species at risk, and disrupting ecosystem functions and services.