@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: The level of environmental pollution and damage to the maritime ecosystem caused by the Emirati airstrike on Iran’s petrochemical plant and Lavan oil refinery facilities on Siri Island in the Strait o
On April 8, 2026, an Emirati airstrike on Iran’s petrochemical plant and Lavan oil refinery facilities on Siri Island in the Strait of Hormuz caused massive fires, oil leaks, and toxic pollution, devastating marine habitats and reportedly killing large numbers of animals in the surrounding waters and coastal areas.