Iranian Foreign Minister Erakchi: US and Israeli attacks on energy facilities led to environmental consequences

According to the statement made by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Erakchi spoke at the international conference titled "Silent War Crime: Ecocide" held in the capital Tehran.

Stating that the concept of ecocide has a broader meaning than war crimes against the environment, Erakçi said that this concept can be interpreted as "nature massacre".

Emphasizing that the environment is the common heritage of humanity, Erakçi noted that nature should not be a field of competition, a tool of political pressure or a victim of short-term economic and military calculations.

Erakçi said, "During the military attacks of the USA and Israel against Iran, attacks on oil facilities, refineries, energy facilities and nuclear facilities, which constitute a crime in terms of international law, have caused serious environmental hazards." he said.

Stating that Iran is ready for international cooperation in protecting the environment, Erakchi emphasized that those responsible for the damage to the environment should not be allowed to escape accountability.

"Nature has no voice at the negotiating table." Erakçi emphasized that the environment should not be sacrificed to double standards and political calculations.

The Iranian Minister noted that peace, security, environment, health and climate change are not separate issues.