“Acid rain” fell in Iran

Due to Israeli attacks on oil facilities near Tehran, “toxic acid rain” fell in the capital of the Islamic Republic. This was reported by ISNA with reference to the Red Crescent, as well as CNN correspondent Frederic Pleitgen.

“The explosion of oil warehouses led to the release into the atmosphere and clouds of a large volume of toxic compounds of hydrocarbons, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, which, when rainfall, form very dangerous and strong acid rain,” the Red Crescent said.

On the morning of March 8, Pleitgen shot a video showing thick black clouds and “oil-soaked” rain that fell in Tehran.

The Red Crescent explained that acid rain, or, as they are also called, oil rain, occurs due to the release of hazardous compounds into the atmosphere, such as hydrocarbons, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen. Such precipitation can seriously damage the lungs and lead to chemical burns to the skin.

Experts advised that if exposed to such rain, immediately remove contaminated clothing, put it in a sealed bag, and rinse the affected skin area thoroughly with cold water.

Israel carried out its first strikes on fuel depots since the start of the last war with Iran on Saturday, March 7. An Israeli source told Reuters that the fuel was used for the production and development of weapons, as well as for the operation of military bases.

Previously, in 1991, acid rain was recorded during the military operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait, which was annexed by Iraq.

Oil field fires set alight by the retreating Iraqi army have caused black acid rain to fall in Kuwait, Iran, Iraq and Syria. This has led to an increase in the number of respiratory diseases in the region. Some victims suffered long-term lung damage.