Iran has stressed that it cannot remain indifferent to the environmental situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, particularly amid the risks posed by military tensions and conflict in the region.
The strategic waterway and the wider Persian Gulf are highly sensitive marine ecosystems that could be affected by the consequences of war, including oil spills, damage to maritime infrastructure, increased shipping risks and the release of hazardous substances into the sea.
Iranian officials and environmental authorities have increasingly highlighted the need to protect the region's marine environment as tensions continue to raise concerns over the safety of commercial shipping and critical energy infrastructure. Any military confrontation in or around the Strait of Hormuz could have consequences extending beyond security and trade, potentially placing marine life and coastal communities at risk.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime corridors, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Indian Ocean. Its environmental importance makes the protection of its waters a matter of concern not only for Iran, but for all countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
Against the backdrop of war and heightened regional instability, Iran's position is that environmental protection cannot be treated as a secondary issue. Preventing pollution, protecting marine ecosystems and responding rapidly to any environmental emergency are becoming increasingly important as military and maritime risks persist.
Iran has therefore called attention to the environmental dimension of the crisis, arguing that the consequences of conflict could extend far beyond the battlefield and affect one of the region's most strategically and ecologically important maritime environments.
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